Oral Health Services - Northern Territory Health are seeking AHPRA registered Dental Therapists or Oral Health Therapists who are:

- Patient‐centred and committed to delivering high‑quality care
- Interested in community and public health dentistry
- Adaptable and able to work across different clinical settings
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
- Culturally respectful and responsive in professional practice

When you join our service, you will be part of a tight knit but geographically diverse team. You will practice integrated care and build long lasting relationships with likeminded colleagues and communities who value your work.

Remuneration Package

$109,860 – $130,643 (including salary $92,910 – $110,781)

Multiple positions available – ongoing or fixed term (full time or part time)

Full‑time staff enjoy 6 weeks annual leave . Make a move to the Northern Territory and start your next adventure!

This position is based at community dental clinics, also providing services at school clinics and outreach placements in rural/remote clinics. This position is suitable for an experienced and autonomous clinician.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide protected, client centric and culturally appropriate oral health services under minimal supervision.
2. Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics.
3. Actively participate in development, implementation and evaluation of oral health promotion programmes.
4. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on programme and clinical issues.
5. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.
6. Undertake administrative duties required for the efficient operation of the service, including managing appointment schedules.
7. Actively participate in quality improvement activities including accreditation and staff development programmes.
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Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and junior staff.
9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role‑modeling behaviour.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist and the ability to gain a radiographer’s permit in the Northern Territory.
2. Demonstrated current evidence‑based clinical practices and techniques with an ability to prioritise clinical and administration outcomes.
3. Demonstrated pro‑active team member with a high standard of both conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
4. Well‑developed knowledge of Microsoft suite, patient information systems and database.
5. Demonstrated high standard cross‑cultural awareness and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in health promotion with the application of primary health care principles.
7. Demonstrated ability to incorporate fundamental WHS and Infection Control policies and procedures into clinical practice.
8. Current NT driver’s licence or the ability to attain one and the ability to travel to remote areas by 4WD vehicle or light aircraft, for periods of a minimum of five days at a time.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre‑employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant. For immunisation requirements – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) – check with contact person for requirements.

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📌 Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist (Darwin)
🏢 OHAA
📍 Darwin