Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist – Level 3 (Single registered Dental Therapists may be considered also)
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Albury Dental Clinic

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

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Oral Health Therapist - Level 3 to deliver high-quality dental therapy and dental hygiene services within their scope of practice. In this advanced role, you will provide complex clinical care requiring highly developed practical skills, while also supporting and mentoring Level 1 and 2 Oral Health Therapists. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across clinical, education, and management functions within a collaborative healthcare environment committed to excellent patient outcomes.

As the Oral Health Therapist Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Deliver evidence-based dental therapy and hygiene care within scope of practice and relevant legislative frameworks

Lead and contribute to oral health projects, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting

Deliver oral health promotion and preventative programs aligned with NSW oral health priorities

Use clinical equipment, systems, and applications to maintain high qualified and quality standards

Communicate effectively with patients and carers to support positive health outcomes





Foster collaborative and respectful working relationships within multidisciplinary teams

Consideration may be given to Single Registered - Dental Therapists.

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.

Flexible 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.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Current AHPRA registration to practice as an Oral Health Therapist OR single registration as a Dental Therapist

Delivers high-quality clinical and diagnostic care using sound independent judgement and problem-solving skills





Demonstrates commitment to preventative and population health approaches to patient care

Maintains strict privacy and confidentiality standards in line with NSW Health policies and Code of Conduct

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

Works collaboratively within teams and provides guidance and support to colleagues

Willing and able to travel for work, including long-distance and overnight travel, with a current Class C driver’s licence

For role related queries or questions contact Christine O’Flynn – Senior Dental Officer on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

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 intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB 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 / Dental Therapist (Albury)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Albury