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: REQ693374 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.

Responsibilities

- 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 professional 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 offers

- 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.

Ideal candidate

- 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 [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Applications close

Applications close: 29 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.

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📌 Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist (Albury)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District
📍 Albury