Oral Health Therapist | Family-Friendly Roles | Canberra ACT

About the Company
Looking for an Oral Health Therapist position that fits around your family rather than the other way around?

Our clients are established dental practices across Canberra that understand the importance of balancing a fulfilling career with life outside the clinic.

With opportunities available in welcoming, patient-focused dental environments, our clients are looking for Oral Health Therapists who want to feel supported, valued and confident in their long-term career choices.

Whether you're returning to work after parental leave, looking to reduce your hours or simply hoping to find a practice closer to home, there are opportunities worth exploring.

About the Position Our clients are looking for compassionate Oral Health Therapists to join our clients' team across a range of family-focused dental practices in Canberra.

These positions are ideal for clinicians who enjoy building lasting patient relationships while maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

Depending on the practice and your clinical scope, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

- Delivering routine preventive care, including scaling, polishing, fluoride applications and oral health assessments.
- Providing gentle, engaging dental treatment for children and adolescents.
- Educating patients and families about oral hygiene and long-term dental health.
- Performing restorative treatments, including composite fillings and fissure sealants, where appropriate to your scope.




- Assisting patients with periodontal maintenance and preventive treatment plans.
- Working collaboratively with Dentists and friendly support staff to deliver high-quality patient experiences.

These opportunities are suited to Oral Health Therapists who enjoy meaningful patient interactions and want to establish themselves in a welcoming dental practice.

Key Requirements

- Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent accredited qualification (essential).
- Current AHPRA registration with the Dental Board of Australia (essential).
- Full Australian working rights (essential).
- A caring, approachable personality and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver high-quality preventive and restorative dental care within your scope of practice.
- Strong organisational skills and confidence managing your own appointments.
- Experience working with children and adolescents, with adult scope of practice an advantage.
- All experience levels welcome, including clinicians returning to the workforce.

On Offer

- Flexible working arrangements: Explore full-time, part-time and potentially reduced-hour opportunities suited to your personal circumstances.
- Family-friendly scheduling:



Opportunities to discuss working days and hours that accommodate school drop-offs, pickups and other commitments.
- Supportive workplace culture: Work within welcoming teams that prioritise collaboration and patient care.
- Competitive remuneration: Attractive earning opportunities aligned with your experience and availability.
- Convenient locations: Explore practices across Canberra to find a position that minimises your commute.
- Qualified stability: Opportunities to build lasting patient relationships and secure a sustainable long-term career.
- Career development: Access opportunities for mentorship and professional education without compromising your personal priorities.
- Flexible full-time and part-time hours to fit around family commitments
- Supportive dental teams that value your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Convenient Canberra locations and rewarding long-term opportunities

Why Canberra? Canberra offers an attractive combination of career opportunities, family-friendly neighbourhoods and outdoor recreation.

With established schools, universities, parks, playgrounds and community facilities across the region, the ACT provides a welcoming environment for families at different stages of life.

Enjoy Canberra's four distinct seasons, excellent green spaces and access to weekend activities, from walking and cycling around Lake Burley Griffin to exploring nearby nature reserves.

It's an appealing location for Oral Health Therapists looking to enjoy both a rewarding career and quality time with family.

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