*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist – Level 1/ 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 32
Requisition ID: REQ689352
Location: Location Negotiable – with ability and willingness to travel to Young Dental Clinic

Are you a talented Oral Health Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

Murrumbidgee Local Health District are looking for an Oral Health Therapist who holds a passion for preventative dentistry takes a patient centred approach to their work.
As the OHT you will get the chance to travel within the district providing outreach services such as Primary School Mobile Dental Service, Aged Care and Multicultural Dental Services.
As the OHT, you will be responsible for:

- Providing evidence based clinical care to patients, to result in quality care and a contemporary approach to dental procedures and patient care.
- Delivering oral health promotion and preventative programs
- Utilising clinical tools, equipment and applications
- Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records, including paper based and electronic records
- Communicating with patients/carers ensuring consistent care and maximised health outcomes

What MLHD offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD),



we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Versatile Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
- Incentives Offered - Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

1. Sound clinical and diagnostic skills
2. Understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
3.



Evidence of continued professional development in evidence-based dentistry.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
5. Ability to work collaboratively as part of the team.
6. Current Class C driver’s license with ability and willingness to travel for work purposes

More information:

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Heidi Fischer – Dental Therapist on *************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 6th October 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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📌 Oral Health Therapist - Level 1/ 2 (Incentives Offered) (Young)
🏢 NSW Health
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