Part Time Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist - Covering Maternity Leave from November 2026 - September 2027

Morphett Vale Dental Care

The opportunity:

We are excited to announce we have now opened an opportunity to work here with our esteemed team at Morphett Vale Dental Care. We are looking for not only a skilled Oral Health Therapist (OHT) / Hygienist but one that is energetic, enthusiastic and is passionate about oral health care for our patients. You’ll be working with not only a friendly team but also in a beautiful clinic that offers you the chance to work in a modern practice with up to date technology. Our team is excited to work with you and ease you into daily practice life.

We are seeking a qualified OHT / Hygienist to join our team initially for 2-3 days a week to cover maternity leave from November 2026 until September 2027. With the potential to continue within the clinic for the right candidate.

About us:

Morphett Vale Dental Care is a family-run dental clinic located in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. We believe dentistry should be delivered with the same care, respect and consideration that we would offer to our own family and friends.

Our approach is centred around making every patient feel seen, heard and involved in their care. We take the time to include patients in decisions about their treatment and aim to provide a gentle, supportive and personalised dental experience at every visit.

We are proud to create an environment where patients feel comfortable, respected and genuinely cared for throughout their treatment journey.

About you and the role:

We are looking for a clinician with ideally 2-3 years of experience whose values and interests align with the clinic and the team. However,



we do encourage any new graduates to apply for this role too! You’ll be working closely alongside our existing dental team to continue to provide and support our patients' oral health journey.

- Bachelor of OHT or equivalent / An advanced diploma of Oral Health

- Currently registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

- You love working with people of all ages and demographics

- Have a friendly, warm and welcoming character

- Opened to broadening your clinical skills

- Passion for preventing oral diseases and encouraging patients oral health care

- Patient and compassionate

- Confident in talking to patients of different backgrounds and ages

- Able to work collaboratively in a team

- Takes pride in their work and advocates for the oral health care for their patients

Your day to day in our clinic can look like this depending on your qualifications and your scope of practice:

Depending on your experience, interests and scope of practice, your role may include:

- Providing comprehensive and patient-centred oral health care

- Assessing patients’ oral health and identifying areas requiring attention

- Providing preventative and periodontal treatment

- Developing individualised treatment and maintenance plans with patients

- Supporting patients to understand their oral health and feel confident managing it at home

- Building ongoing relationships with patients and helping them maintain their oral health long term

- Working closely with our dentists and wider team to ensure patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care





- Contributing to our practice’s focus on preventative dentistry and patient education

- Having the chance to develop your clinical skills and expand your scope in areas that align with your interests and experience

Your role can be tailored to your individual experience, clinical interests and scope of practice, with support from our experienced and welcoming team.

What you can look forward to working with us:

- Working in a clinic with modern and up to date technology

- Loyal and established patients, that we’ve built long term relationships with, they are basically our second family

- The opportunity to help and prevent gum disease aiding in the oral health care for patients in the Southern Suburbs

- Working with an amazing, supportive team that strives for everyone's success

- Opportunity to be mentored and supported along your journey here in the clinic

What we offer:

- We initially are offering 2- 3 days a week on a part time basis to cover one of our existing dentists whilst they are on maternity leave, with an opportunity for the right applicant to continue working with our team

- Being supported by a qualified Dental Assistant when needed

- Team bonding experiences outside of work hours

- Encouragement and support to take courses to broaden your knowledge

- No weekend work

- No corporate bureaucracy

- You will be valued and respected by everyone in the team

For more information or if you have any questions please contact Marcela Guerra on:

How to apply:

If you believe you’re the right candidate for this role and believe you can provide phenomanal patient care whilst building a relationship with our patients and working alongside a colabrotive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send through your CV and cover letter to ••••@morphettvaledentalcare.com.au

📌 Part Time Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist (Adelaide)
🏢 Morphett Vale Dental Care
📍 Adelaide