Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist - Employment Register

Department of Health

Applications must be submitted by Friday 30 June, 2028 11:55 PM

Friday 30 June, 2028 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, adaptable, Fixed-term, full time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work

Region:

North, North West, South, Statewide

Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register

Who are we?

The Department of Health is an innovative and energetic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated and experienced Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist who are committed to supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality and patient‑centred oral health care for eligible children and adults within Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST).

The successful applicants will work under the direction of registered dental practitioners to support clinical care, oral health promotion activities and preventative programs, while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary public oral health service.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:

- Support the provision of dental services for children and adults by providing effective chairside assistance and clinical support in accordance with delegated scope of practice, OHST policies and clinical guidelines
- Assist clinicians in delivering oral health education, health promotion initiatives and preventative programs for patients, families, carers and communities
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with the collection and entry of dental records, statistical data and other required information in line with organisational and legislative requirements




- Contribute to a positive learning workplace through participation in training, professional development activities and team meetings
- Support team development by working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting new or less experienced staff where required

Why join our employment register?

Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise Gain experience across multiple services and locations Access flexible employment options Contribute to impactful, person‑centred healthcare delivery This register will remain open until 30 June 2028and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other positions being advertised separately if required.

Salary: $81,614 - $117,074 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia

Registered with the Dental Board of Australia

Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‑employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Contacts

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What it is like working at

📌 Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist (Australia)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Australia