Oral Health Therapist

Better Health Network has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Oral Health Therapist (OHT) Level 2 with a passion to help and educate the community to improve their oral health.
Joining our friendly welcoming community dental team, the Oral Health Therapist works alongside other dentists, OHT's, dental therapists, prosthetists and dental assistants to provide high quality, efficient and effective dental services, including preventative care and emergency services, to eligible patients within the community. Our supportive administration team consists of receptionists, practice manager, and dental assistant team leader at all four sites.
Multiple positions available at Parkdale, Prahran, South Melbourne, Bentleigh East and outreach team on a permanent full time or part time basis. You will work 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday with no late nights or weekend work required. This role works in outreach services within the Smile Squad program and provides in-house clinical care. The Oral Health Therapist (OHT) Level 2 is responsible for the provision of clinical duties within the scope of the Dental Practice Board of Australia's Code of Practice for Oral Health Therapists.
Our team has a focus in delivering better oral health for the local community, making a real difference to our patient's lives. BHN Dental Service consists of a longstanding team of 80 staff members across 4 sites. Some of our dental team have been working with the local community for over 25 years. With a wealth of knowledge, support and mentoring to pass on, whether you are a new graduate or experienced
The purpose of this position is to provide dental services to eligible clients both in a clinical setting and outreach services as part of the Smile Squad Program.

As the Oral Health Therapist your responsibilities will include

• Provide high quality, efficient and effective oral health care within the scope of a community based public dental service.
• Provide oral health assessment and treatment planning, diagnosis of conditions of the oral cavity, intra- oral radiography, and treatment planning.
• Provision of preventive strategies and directions for oral health
• Provide dental treatment within scope of practice in line with dental treatment plan.
• Provide treatment where necessary to focus on long term health goals.
• Dependent on experience level act as a supervisor mentoring junior team members.

About You

• Recognised qualification as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Previous clinical experience as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Current Radiation Use License.
• Current Professional Development requirements as per AHPRA.
• Current Victorian driver's license.
• High level of clinical competence and a demonstrated commitment to the provision of appropriate, high quality dental services with a focus on public health principles.
• Excellent understanding of infection control procedures
• Extended/Adult scope of practice - desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in the Titanium patient management system.

Benefits about working at BHN

• Supportive team and mentoring.
• Easy and free all day street parking.
• In addition to your salary and superannuation, you can access the full not-for-profit $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 Meals and Entertainment packaging benefits - salary packing new to you? Call to find out more information.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.
• Enjoy the constancy and set hours within a community health dental environment, no more weekend or late-night patients
• Standard annual leave with the option of additional purchased leave. Monthly ADO for full time employees.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service

To apply for this role

Interested in this position and excited about joining a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter, describing where you are on your professional journey, and why you think this position would be a great match.

For information about the role, please email Dianne Willmott ,Practice Manager Oral Health at

We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don't wait to apply

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

We are also an inclusive employer that values workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, and people with a disability.