Company Description

At National Dental Care (NDC), our mission is simple — to Make Australia Smile. Guided by our vision to be the first choice for both dental professionals and patients, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while creating workplaces where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Established in 2013, NDC has grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most trusted dental service providers, with a nationwide network of 111 modern practices — and growing. Our strength lies in our people, our collaborative culture, and our commitment to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

About Fanelli Dental For over 42 years, Fanelli Dental has proudly cared for the Gladstone community. We are an airway-focused, prevention-driven practice committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based dentistry and modern technology.

Our team includes: 4 OHTs, 1 hygienist , 4 Dentists & a highly skilled clinical and admin team

We have a strong reputation in:

Preventive and periodontal care

Children's oral health and airway development

Team-oriented, patient-centred treatment

Airway focused dentistry

Most importantly, we invest in our people. Three of our current OHTs have remained with us since graduation, ranging from 6 to 10 years.

Recently we have joined NDC as a “prestige level practice” which means that we still provide high level services with no changes to the daily workings of the practice. We also are not a preferred provider allowing us to offer a personalised and longer hygiene appointments.

We are seeking an Oral Health Therapist who is is responsible for delivering high-quality preventive, periodontal and restorative care within their clinical scope, while supporting patient education and oral health promotion.



The role works collaboratively with Dentists, Hygienists and the wider practice team to deliver safe, patient-centred care in line with Australian professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

For Graduate OHTs

We understand how important your first year is. Our structured graduate program is designed to build confidence, clinical skills, and long-term career satisfaction through genuine mentorship and realistic appointment schedules.

Your First Year Includes

Permanent full-time employment (9-day fortnight)

Structured mentoring with experienced OHTs and dentists

Clinical shadowing and chairside support

Extended appointment times with a gradual transition to 1-hour hygiene appointments

Dedicated Dental Assistant

Paid CPD opportunities

Training and Development In

Orthodontics

EMS Airflow Therapy

Periodontal management

Children's dentistry (0-4 years)

Airway-focused dentistry

Treatment planning

Patient communication and case presentation

Technology & Support

EMS Airflow technology

Pearl Second Opinion AI-assisted radiograph analysis

Strong referral network including ENT, periodontal and paediatric specialist For Experienced OHTs

We offer flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to expand your scope of practice.

Enjoy

Full-time or part-time options

Long appointment times

Collaborative team of experienced OHTs and dentists

CBCT Pearl AI x-ray technology

EMS Airflow technology

Full time dental assistant

Training in airway-focused care,



orthodontics and early intervention & more

Paid CPD

Family-friendly workplace

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an Oral Health Therapist who:

Is passionate about patient care

Values learning and professional development

Enjoys working collaboratively

Is motivated, enthusiastic and growth-focused

If you have the right attitude, we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you succeed.

Experience in private practice or multidisciplinary settings

Restorative scope (adult or paediatric, depending on qualification)

Experience with Dental4Windows (D4W) or similar practice software

Experience in patient education or community oral health programs

Skills & Competencies

Strong clinical knowledge within OHT scope of practice

Excellent communication and patient-engagement skills

Ability to educate and motivate diverse patient groups

Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation accuracy

Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Confident computer literacy

Personal Qualities

Warm, supportive and patient-centred

Passionate about prevention and lifelong oral health

Calm, adaptable and professional

Collaborative and team-focused

Ethical, responsible and committed to continuous improvement

Additional Information

How to Apply

Please email your application to [email protected]

Include

- Letter of Expression of Interest

Why you enjoy being an OHT

Your career goals

Areas of dentistry that interest you

Your strengths

Why you'd be a great fit for Fanelli Dental

Availability

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.

Practice Title: Fanelli Dental

Department: Oral Health Therapist

📌 Oral Health Therapist (Gladstone Central)
🏢 National Dental Care
📍 Gladstone Central