Employment Type: Permanent Full Time(Job Share considered)
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $ 112, $ 116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 September 2025, 11:59pm
Senior Oral Health Therapist
Orange Oral Health
About the role
This is a role for an experienced oral health therapist who is looking to lead others, coordinate and evaluate activities, together with managing their own patient load. There will be opportunities to mentor new graduates and provide supervision to OHT students on placements in the organisation.
There are 3 oral health therapist positions based at Orange Community Dental Clinic. The Senior OHT will provide local leadership to the OHT team based in Orange.
Working hours for this role from 8.00am – 4.30pm. Job share may be considered for the right applicant/s.
The Oral Health Service in Western NSW Local Health District has a supportive and friendly culture. The Orange clinic is a modern and well-equipped 8 chair clinic which also provides outreach services to small surrounding towns. It is staffed with committed professionals who love what they do.
Applicants should contact the contact person for more specific information about the opportunities when applying.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click 'Apply'
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Karen Banks on or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD