Oral Health Therapist Level 1-2

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Oral Health Therapist Level 2 Remuneration : $98,936.00 - $113,301.00 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ681764 Location: Daceyville Dental Clinic, Daceyville Applications close: Tuesday 11 August 2026 What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. A clinician at this level will exercise professional judgement in accordance to their years of experience. They will provide high quality clinical services to eligible clients within a health promoting philosophy that incorporates assessing oral health needs, diagnosis and care planning, the provision of preventive, restorative, periodontal and palliative care and working with groups and communities to promote oral health. These services will be provided in a wide range of settings; mentoring and support will be provided dependent on individual skills and qualifications. Benefits: • Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. • Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria • Hold relevant registration from the Dental Board of Australia/ Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an oral health therapist or both the registrations of dental therapist and dental hygienist. • Demonstrated clinical experience and ability to exercise professional judgment commensurate with minimum 1-2 years of experience. • Demonstrated knowledge of best practice oral health clinical care practices and infection control standards. • Demonstrated evidence of participating in oral health promotion/population health programs and an understanding of evidenced based approaches to preventing dental disease. • Highly developed interpersonal/communication skills and experience working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. • Demonstrated ability to contribute to and participate in quality improvement activities. • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills. • Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve travel to various locations with the Local Health District to provide oral health outreach services to areas in need. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Valentina Kostrevska on Val.Kostrevska@health.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer • We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .