Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.
About the Role
At Echuca Regional Health (ERH), we're committed to supporting everyone to be healthy and live well. We are seeking a passionate and patient-focused Oral Health Therapist to join our Dental Services team and play a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care to our community As an Oral Health Therapist, you will provide comprehensive dental care within your scope of practice, delivering preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic services to eligible public dental patients. Working closely with Dentists, Dental Assistants and the Dental Service Coordinator, you will contribute to positive health outcomes while supporting ERH's commitment to excellence in community health care.
Key responsibilities
include:
· Deliver high-quality, evidence-based oral health care within the Dental Board of Australia scope of practice.
· Diagnose, plan and provide appropriate dental treatment and referrals where required.
· Promote preventative oral health and health promotion initiatives.
· Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
· Work collaboratively with Dentists, Dental Assistants and other health professionals.
· Participate in quality improvement activities and support service delivery targets.
· Provide mentoring and clinical support to students and less experienced clinicians.
· Promote secure practice through compliance with infection prevention and control standards. Qualifications/experience required:
· Qualification in Oral Health Therapy.
· Current registration with AHPRA.
· Current Victorian Radiation Use Licence.
· Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, patient-centred dental services. Why Work at ERH? At ERH
we offer
a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
· Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
· Flexible working arrangements
· Supportive and experienced leadership
· Health and wellbeing programs
· Career progression and skill development opportunities
· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
· Free onsite parking
· Free staff vaccinations Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.
How to Apply
All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:
· A Cover Letter
· Resume
· Key Selection Criteria*
* **Please note:
Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to
[email protected] For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH Website Enquiries about this position should be directed to Rachael Grant, Manager Dental Services on: (03) •••
• •936 or
[email protected] . Applications Close: 1st November 2026 Apply today Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications are not accepted from agencies. Diversity and Inclusion At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. We are a child-protected organisation (see Victorian Government Child Secure Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free. Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact
[email protected] Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.
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