Dental Therapist

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Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

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Join us as we deliver Smile Squad , the Victorian Government's free school dental program. It's fun and rewarding and offers you great variety in your job.

Are you passionate about improving the oral health of our most vulnerable Victorians?

Do you want to feel like you can make a difference?

Permanent Part time positons available

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.

About the Role

Join our team as an Oral Health Therapist to work at various Smile Squad Sites and Community based dental clinics.

Provide quality dental services within your scope including preventative, emergency and general care and oral health education

Support outreach programs

You will be joining a wider network of oral health professionals, supporting our regions and furthering your own continuous professional development.

Work as part of Smile Squad in our mobile clinics, working with kids, at their school.

About Us

Monash Health Dental Services are looking for an Oral Health Therapist to join our dental team. This is a permanent part time role based at one of our Smile Squad locations and with the opportunity to work at one of the Community Dental Agency locations in; Berwick, Cranbourne, David St, Pakenham, Springvale or Thomas St. Monash Health Dental Services is one of the largest public dental clinics and our workforce includes dentists, oral health therapists, prosthetists, dental assistants, receptionists and administration staff.

Our dental program provides a range of dental services to clients of all ages in the South East area of Melbourne. You will be working as part of a larger team under Monash Health. We are passionate about better oral healthcare for all Victorians, which is why we have partnered with the Smile Squad free school dental program to improve the oral health of Victorian government school students.

We are a dynamic and friendly practice. Here you will receive ongoing support from our Smile Squad Mentor, Senior Dentist and Smile Squad Manager.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge :

Demonstrated clinical work experience and able to work independently.

Passionate about clinical excellence and the provision of high-quality care

Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people / cultures

A caring and positive attitude

Skilled at interacting with people

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships :

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

AHPRA registered Oral Health Therapist

Current Victoria radiation licence for intraoral radiography

Current Working With Children's Check

A current Victorian Drivers Licence

In Return :

You will work in a team with a diverse range of experience to enhance your development

Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and improving the client experience

Career Progression Opportunities

Ongoing training and development

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,please call Julie Papaxanthou on

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health onlineEHub system.For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close September 4th, 2025.