Position overview
Employment Type:
Full Time (76 hours per fortnight), Parental Leave Cover until July ****
Location:
Warrnambool Campus
Classification:
Dental Therapist Level 2
Salary Range:
$90,****** - $103,724 per annum, plus superannuation
About the role
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and enjoy a great regional lifestyle?
South West Healthcare is looking for a qualified
Oral Health Therapist
to join our friendly and supportive public dental team on a full-time parental leave contract through to July ****.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established service where you will be supported, valued, and given space to grow your clinical skills, without losing that all important work life balance.
You will be part of a welcoming team of Dentists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants and Admin staff, all working together to provide high quality care to our communities across Warrnambool and surrounding districts.
You won't be on your own, our Senior Oral Health Therapist provides strong mentoring, supervision, and support, making this a great role whether you are looking to build confidence, broaden your experience, or simply enjoy a steady, meaningful role in a supportive environment.
Our service spans Warrnambool, Camperdown, Hamilton and Portland, with outreach clinics supporting Gunditjmara communities, so every day brings a bit of variety and the chance to work across different settings and patient groups.
What you bring
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident clinically, and likes being part of a team.
You will bring:




Registration with AHPRA as an Oral Health Therapist
Solid clinical experience in oral health therapy
Outstanding communication skills and a team-focused approach
A commitment to learning, development, and quality care
Interest in public dental and community health
Current driver's licence
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Ongoing clinical supervision
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network,



presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: /
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by
Sunday 23 August ****.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists' (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
Note:
If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: ******

📌 Oral Health Therapist (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool