Dental / Oral Health Therapist

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,158 - $126,158
(including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
NT Health – Oral Health
Darwin/Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs
Several full-time, part-time ongoing and fixed term positions

Combine your skills as a Dental/Oral Health Therapist and your knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and help improve the oral health outcomes for Territorians.

NT Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

Oral Health Services operates in urban community dental clinics in the Darwin/Palmerston, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and Alice Springs, and provides outreach services to schools-based clinics and remote health centres. Dental / Oral Health Therapist are based at community dental clinics and are supported by a chairside dental assistant.

As a Dental/Oral Health Therapist (P2), your primary objective is to provide high-quality, culturally responsive and effective oral health treatment, oral health promotion and specialist referrals to eligible clients within a scope of practice. This includes ensuring clinical and corporate records are maintained, appointment schedules are managed and participation in the development and implementation of oral health promotional programs. In addition, you will provide clinical/professional supervision and support to students and junior staff and contribute to a positive workplace culture through your exemplary leadership practices.

To be successful, you are required to have a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dental Therapist or Oral Heath Therapist, the ability to gain a radiographers permit in the NT and demonstrated knowledge of evidence based clinical practices and techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion and primary health care principles and an awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture is essential.

We understand the challenges in the Territory's health and community care are unlike anywhere else, but so are the opportunities. In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation leave, plus 3 day paid Christmas closedown leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work agreements, real career development opportunities and supported study leave.

Bulk Recruitment

Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period and early application is encouraged. The unit will consider requests for full time, part time ongoing or fixed period arrangements.

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Now is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy the enviable lifestyle, short commutes and a work-life balance that allows you time to explore unique landscapes, waterfalls and rock pools, and enjoy tropical sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and amazing Aboriginal art and culture.

No matter the location, Australia's Top End provides opportunities and lifestyles that is unavailable elsewhere. The Territory's a rich melting pot of cultures and strong community spirit, makes it an easy place to live, work and make new friends.

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Applications should identify their preferred location /locations and include a one-page summary sheet, resume and copies of professional qualifications.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Kylie Innes on or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 2167
Closing date: 05/08/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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