Overview
Oral Health Therapist – Incentives Offered – Bega
Welcome to Southern NSW Local Health District. This permanent full-time role is based in Bega and offers a salary of $112,396.00 – $116,038.00 per annum. Applications close 6 October 2025. Interview information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing.
What you'll be doing
The Oral Health Therapist Level 3 provides dental therapy and dental hygiene care to patients within the limits of their formally attained scope of practice. They provide supervision and support to level 1 and 2 oral health therapists with a clinical, education and management focus. The Oral Health Therapist provides clinical services of a complex nature requiring advanced practical skills.
Support and incentives
- Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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Selection Criteria
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Oral Health Therapist.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality clinical and diagnostic skills, whilst exercising independent professional judgement when problem solving. A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
- Demonstrated experience in design and management of quality improvement projects.
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality and abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct in line with prescribed NSW Health policies and procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in the use of computer systems, word processing software, clinical software and hardware including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, providing support and guidance to team members.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Other information
Information for applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy. The district is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences.
For accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Contact for confidential support.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or a Recent Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport.
Position details
- Location: Bega
- Employment type: Permanent Full Time
- Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 3
- Hours per week: 38
- Remuneration: $112,396.00 – $116,038.00 per annum
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📌 Oral Health Therapist - Incentives Offered - Bega
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Bega