Description:
- Make a meaningful impact through public oral health
- Deliver quality dental care in community-based settings
- Enjoy a mix of clinic and community-based care
Provide high-quality oral health care and education in clinics and community settings across Western Sydney using mobile and portable equipment.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 23/02/2026)
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 33.75
Location: Mount Druitt
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Oral Health Therapist will provide high-quality general oral health care and education to eligible patients across Western Sydney Local Health District.
- Services will primarily be delivered via mobile dental vans and portable equipment at schools, hospitals, residential aged care facilities, and other community locations. This role also includes participation in oral health promotion and population health initiatives.
- The position may also include rostered shifts at fixed WSLHD Oral Health clinics.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
- Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Oral Health Therapist, dual trained Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist or singularly trained Dental Therapist.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.
- A demonstrated ability to work within a large multidisciplinary team and independently.
- Be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.
- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
- Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to take shared responsibility for safe driving of various fleet vehicles between locations in Western Sydney and back to the base location. This may include occasional operation of a 4.5 tonne Mobile Dental Van (Class C licence compatible).
Requisition ID: REQ574530
Applications Close: 22nd May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For enquiries about the role, contact Katie Metcalfe on katie.metcalfe@health.nsw.gov.au or 9881 1716.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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