Who are we?

The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated and experienced Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist who are committed to supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality and patient‑centred oral health care for eligible children and adults within Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST).

The successful applicants will work under the direction of registered dental practitioners to support clinical care, oral health promotion activities and preventative programs, while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary public oral health service.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:

- Support the provision of dental services for children and adults by providing effective chairside assistance and clinical support in accordance with delegated scope of practice, OHST policies and clinical guidelines.
- Assist clinicians in delivering oral health education, health promotion initiatives and preventative programs for patients, families, carers and communities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with the collection and entry of dental records,



statistical data and other required information in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
- Contribute to a positive learning environment through participation in training, professional development activities and team meetings.
- Support team development by working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting current or less experienced staff where required.

Salary

$81,614 - $117,074 per annum (pro rata). Our employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia.
- Registered with the Dental Board of Australia.
- Current Working with Children Registration.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Equality and Diversity

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

We also support employees with caring responsibilities. Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status”, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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📌 Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist - Employment Register (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Perth