Dental Hygienist

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• Part time, 12-month fixed term contract position located in Adelaide

• Competitive salary and salary packaging options available

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

This position involves working away from home for periods at a time, traveling in our state-of-the-art aircraft, commercial flights and driving to our communities, with additional hours at our Adelaide office working alongside the Oral Health Service Coordinator supporting patients through our Attendance Support program.

Based out of Adelaide reporting to the Manager Oral Health Program, this role has a strong focus on prevention and managing periodontal health. Our program requires a clinician with excellent communication skills, who has a sound understanding of the links between oral health and whole-body health. This position requires a high level of proficiency in clinical, ad-ministrative and health promotion skills.
We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide comprehensive oral health services in the target communities in partnership with the Primary Health Care Team for specific target population groups (chronic dis-ease, children under 3, mental health and maternity patients).

• Deliver preventive focussed services and oral health education tailored to patients' requirements (including establishment of treatment plans).

• Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment practicing in accordance with the Dental Board Guidelines.

• Participate in remote clinics with Primary Health Service providers for Chronic dis-ease management.

About You

You are:

• Able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team contributing to holistic patient centred care.

• Clinically competent in the provision of oral health promotion and general dental ser-vices as they pertain to remote communities.

• Equipped with an understanding of Dental Practice guidelines, standards and ethical codes of conduct.

• Sensitive to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) individuals and communities.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Advanced Diploma or a Bachelor of Oral Health

• Unconditional registration with AHPRA

• Current Registration with the Dental Board of Australia

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our peo-ple are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

• Reward and recognition program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:

• packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills

• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Kelly Fargher, Acting Manager Oral Health on 0400 721 549.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

For the Position Description click here and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre

Applications close at 11:59pm on the 19th of August 2025

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Appli-cants are encouraged to apply.