Latrobe Community Health Services – Morwell VICLocated in Gippsland, part-time, permanent termJoin a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what mattersYou'll use your talents and efforts in helping the community members who need it, not just those who can afford itThis role will be classified as a Oral Health Therapist Level 3A with an attractive hourly rate of $******* with available option salary packaging benefitsWhy Latrobe Community Health Service?
At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner throughthe delivery of truly integrated healthcare.Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years.
Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.What you'll be doing in this role?
As an experienced Oral Health Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred oral health services that achieve the best possible health outcomes for Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) eligible clients.
Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will practise to your full scope, with adult scope of practice highly desirable, across a variety of clinical settings.This role provides the chance to work across our fixed dental clinic sites in Moe, Morwell, and Warragul,



as well as in community outreach programs such as Smile Squad.Working at the highest level of Oral Health Therapist practice, you will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and professional expertise while providing comprehensive oral health care.
You will also support the development of the profession by supervising dental and oral health university students during their clinical placements and providing mentoring, clinical guidance, and support to newly graduated Oral Health Therapists and Oral Health Educators.Your work will include:Provide oral health therapy services to eligible clients in fixed and outreach locationsAssist with the development and delivery of oral health screening and education sessions tailored to specific population groups as requiredMaintain accurate records, documentation and reports related patient careSupervise dental and oral university students in the student clinics and Smile Squad as directedMentor and supervise in clinics newly graduated Oral Health Therapists/EducatorsWhat you'll need:Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (adult scope preferred)Current AHPRA registrationUse licence for radiation sources issued by the Victorian State GovernmentA current Victorian Drivers LicenceA current Working with Children Check (Employee)What we're looking for:Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and skills in oral health therapyExperience in Smile Squad program deliveryDemonstrated time-management and organisation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to studentsAdjustments with emotional intelligence and self-confidenceWhat's in it for you?
Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per yearAn optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainmentNovated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)Access to discounted Private Health InsuranceOngoing training and development opportunitiesFor more information on this position contact:Nattaya KhamphoukTeam Leader Oral Health ****** Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ****** Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.
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📌 Oral Health Therapist (Victoria)
🏢 Latrobe Community Health Service
📍 Victoria