Oral Health Therapist

3 days ago


Moruya NSW, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

We Are Southern

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 November 2026

Location: Moruya

Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1

Remuneration: $ $40.61 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ607760

Applications Close: 12 October 2025

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000

About the service

Oral Health Therapist – Promote Healthy Smiles Across Our Rural Community

Are you passionate about preventive oral health care and education, making a real difference in people's lives?

At the Moruya Community Health Dental Clinic our Oral Health Therapists deliver vital services including dental hygiene, preventive treatments, and oral health education to patients of all ages. Join us in improving oral health outcomes in a friendly rural setting.

Make a positive impact—help us build healthier smiles for the future.

Support for

  • Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
  • Working within SNSWLHD
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Salary packaging options
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
  • A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
  • Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing

The Oral Health Therapist provides dental therapy and dental hygiene care to patients within the limits of their formally attained scope of practice.

Selection Criteria

  • Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist.
  • Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
  • A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
  • Evidence of continued professional development in evidence based dentistry.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
  • Proficient in the use of computer systems, word processing software and clinical software and hardware including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the team.
  • Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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