Oral Health Therapist with Adult Scope - Goulburn
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Location : Goulburn
Position Classification : Oral Health Therapist Level 1
Remuneration : $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 per annum
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : 13 September 2025
Interview Information : Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. To find out more on living and working in Southern NSW LHD click here.
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of recruitment. Contact the Hiring Manager - Kerrie O\'Rourke for assistance.
What You\'ll Be Doing
The Oral Health Therapist provides dental therapy and dental hygiene care to patients within the limits of their formally attained scope of practice.
Selection Criteria
* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist.
* Demonstrated clinical and diagnostic skills.
* An understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in evidence-based dentistry.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
* Proficient in the use of computer systems, word processing software and clinical software and hardware including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the team.
* 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.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination : This is a Category 'A' position. Read NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must comply with OASV requirements, including influenza vaccination for NSW staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) or who work in NSW Health RACFs.
Australian Work Rights : Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required to apply, or eligible to live and work in Australia by visa. For more information, please visit
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