Dental Hygienist (Oral Health Therapist)
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* Role title: Dental Hygienist (Oral Health Therapist)
* Role type: Permanent, Part-Time 24 hrs/week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
* Role grade: Oral Health Therapist (Lever1/2) Year 1-4
* Department and location: Dental Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
* Salary: $73,427.07-$104,752.76+ (pro-rata) +super + salary packaging
Job Description:
* Role title: Dental Hygienist (Oral Health Therapist)
* Role type: Permanent, Part-Time 24 hrs/week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
* Role grade: Oral Health Therapist (Lever1/2) Year 1-4
* Department and location: Dental Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
* Salary: $73,427.07-$104,752.76+ (pro-rata) +super + salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role
* Lead Preventative Care – Manage gingival conditions, chronic periodontitis, and provide expert cleaning and polishing to keep our patients’ smiles bright and healthy.
* Educate & Empower – Provide patients with personalized oral hygiene education to empower them in taking charge of their oral health.
* Support Post-Operative Care – Assist patients in their recovery by offering exceptional post-treatment care and guidance after dental procedures.
* Collaborate for Better Outcomes – Work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including dentists, to ensure optimal oral care and health outcomes.
* Make an Impact Across Care Settings – Take charge of coordinating oral care and making appropriate referrals to ensure comprehensive care for patients across different care contexts.
About You
* AHPRA Registration – You’re a registered Dental Hygienist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ensuring you meet the highest standards in dental care.
* Strong Communication Skills – You excel in both written and verbal communication, with the interpersonal skills needed to build trust and rapport with patients and the team.
* Commitment to Growth – You’re dedicated to continuous personal and professional development, always looking to improve your skills and knowledge in the dental field.
* Team Player with Integrity – You thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment and apply ethical boundaries while navigating complex situations with professionalism.
* Exceptional Organizational Skills – You manage your time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize tasks to deliver efficient and high-quality care to every patient.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
* Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
* Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
* Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
* Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
* Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About The Hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
* A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
* Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
* A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
* Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
* Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply
The closing date for applications is 02 May 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at
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