Dental/Oral Health Therapist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Oral Health Services NT Wide

Job title Dental/Oral Health Therapist Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin, Katherine

Position number 2170 RTF Closing 22/10/2025

Contact officer Kylie Innes on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high quality, culturally appropriate and effective oral health treatment, oral health promotion and specialist referrals

to eligible clients within scope of practice.

Context statement

This position is based at community dental clinics, also providing services at school clinics and outreach placements in

rural/remote clinics. This position is suitable for an experienced and autonomous clinician.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide safe, client centric and culturally appropriate oral health services under minimal supervision.

2. Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics.

1. Actively participate in development, implementation and evaluation of oral health promotion programs.

2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.

3. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.

4. Undertake administrative duties required for the efficient operation of the service, including managing appointment

schedules.

7. Actively participate in quality improvement activities including accreditation and staff development program.

8. Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and junior staff.

9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

10.Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health

Therapist and the ability to gain a radiographer's permit in the Northern Territory.

2. Demonstrated current evidence based clinical practices and techniques with an ability to prioritise clinical and

administration outcomes.

3. Demonstrated pro-active team member with a high standard of both conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

1. Well-developed knowledge of Microsoft suite, patient information systems and database.
2. Demonstrated high standard cross-cultural awareness and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse

cultures.

6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in health promotion with the application of primary health care principles.

1. Demonstrated ability to incorporate fundamental WHS and Infection Control policies and procedures into clinical

practice.

8. Current NT driver's licence or the ability to attain one and the ability to travel to remote areas by 4WD vehicle or light

aircraft, for periods of a minimum of five days at a time.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance

notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant

criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.