Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system.
We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting.
We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual's needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThis role provides the opportunity to deliver a broad range of oral health services across our Eltham and Box Hill clinics, as well as outreach settings.
You will work within a multidisciplinary environment focused on improving oral health outcomes through prevention, education, and clinical excellence.Depending on your experience and scope of practice, you will:Deliver high-quality oral health care within your scope of practiceAssess,



plan and provide treatment for eligible clientsParticipate in oral health promotion and prevention programsWork collaboratively with dentists, oral health therapists, dental assistants and other health professionalsSupport positive patient experiences and contribute to quality improvement initiativesWork flexibly across sites and community outreach programsFor Level 2 applicants, opportunities exist to mentor less experienced clinicians and contribute to service development.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout YouYou will possess:Bachelor of Oral HealthCurrent AHPRA registrationCurrent Radiation Use LicenceCurrent Victorian Driver's LicenceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to public oral health and person-centred careAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamExperience using electronic clinical record systems.Experience in public or community oral health settingsExperience working with priority populations and clients with additional needsAdult scope or extended scope qualificationsExperience mentoring or supporting developing cliniciansCurrent CPR and/or First Aid certificationSupportive and welcoming team cultureOpportunity to work across clinic and outreach settingsDiverse and rewarding client baseOpportunities to develop your clinical and professional skillsMeaningful work that improves the health and wellbeing of the communitySalary packaging advantages
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📌 Oral Health Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Community Health Service
📍 Melbourne