Position details
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement/Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 pro rata per annum + 11.5% super
Employment type: Full-time
Region: North-West
Job description
We are seeking new Graduate Oral Health Therapists for our 2025 Graduate Program. Join our vibrant team and help enhance the health of our community.
2025 Graduate Oral Health Therapist – Fixed-term or Permanent, Full-time Positions
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) welcomes you to our team. We are a close-knit group of oral health professionals, including locals and newcomers to Tasmania. We work across major centres and community dental clinics, providing contemporary, evidence-informed practice.
We are committed to developing our staff and will support your professional growth. As a new graduate, you will have opportunities to hone your clinical skills, reflect, learn, and grow with support from our experienced team of clinicians, dental assistants, customer service officers, and managers. Our structured program includes mentorship, workshops, virtual learning, and case discussions.
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The Role:
These positions are designed for individuals who have completed a Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) within the past year. The role focuses on improving Tasmanians' health by:
* Providing high-standard oral health care to children and young adults
* Delivering health education, promotion, and outreach programs across the State
* Supporting communities to increase control over their oral health
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all selection criteria to address in your application.
Details of Appointment:
Permanent full-time, day shift position working 76 hours per fortnight, starting Monday 18th August 2025.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 pro rata per annum + 11.5% superannuation (in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Agreement 2024).
Additional Benefits:
* Recreation Leave: Four weeks paid leave per year for full-time staff
* Salary Packaging: Benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment annually
* Professional Development: $1,000 annually for courses, plus coverage for flights, accommodation, and allowances
* Relocation Assistance: Support for transport, airfares, accommodation, and removal costs
* Fitness Passport: Access to over 45 gyms and pools across Tasmania
* Allied Health Scholarships: Available for permanent staff; see details below
Graduate Program Benefits:
* Modified appointment lengths to support transition to practice
* Goal setting with Clinical Educators to develop skills
* Mentorship from experienced professionals
* Opportunities to utilize hygiene or adult scope
* Structured education with over 30 hours of free CPD, workshops across the year, and travel across the State
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Allied Health Scholarship Program
If graduating in 2025, you may receive an Allied Health Scholarship of up to $25,000 to support your studies. Recipients get $15,000 in Year 1 (2025) and $10,000 in Year 4 (2028) after three years of service. Acceptance of employment and signing a scholarship agreement are required. Refer to Guidelines and submit an Expression of Interest .
Eligibility Criteria
* Approved tertiary qualification by the Dental Board of Australia
* Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
* Current Working with Children Registration
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application describing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate criteria statement is not required.
*Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
Contact for further information:
Lisa Henry
Position: Clinical Educator – Oral Health
Phone: (03) 6166 5465
Email:
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Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide us. Hear from staff about their experiences and life in Tasmania through various media and stories. We encourage applicants from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those with disabilities.
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