Dental Hygienist | Career Development & Flexibility | ACT

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inter-branch career opportunities

Clinical autonomy

Flexible part-time employment

Employee benefits

Supportive clinical environment

Patient-focused care

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd is helping a Canberra-based dental provider find a motivated Dental Hygienist to join their team on a part-time basis. You will manage your own clinical responsibilities while collaborating with Dentists and supportive colleagues, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and patient education.

The role offers flexibility within a trusted network, opportunities to advance clinically across branches, and a patient‑centred approach to long‑term oral health.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene and current registration in Australia (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical skills in preventive dentistry and periodontal care.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Dentists and other dental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Delivering professional dental hygiene treatments, including scaling, polishing and preventive cleans.
• Performing periodontal assessments, gum health evaluations and periodontal maintenance.
• Providing oral hygiene education and tailored preventive treatment recommendations.
• Supporting long-term management of periodontal disease through ongoing maintenance appointments.
• Collaborating with Dentists to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Identifying oral health concerns and referring patients for further assessment when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and patient records.
• Following infection control protocols and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Building trusted patient relationships through effective communication and compassionate care.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Communication

Clinical Confidence

Team Collaboration

Education

Dental Hygiene qualification

AHPRA registration

Job description

Dental Hygienist | Career Development & Flexibility | ACT

Are you a Dental Hygienist looking for a role where your clinical expertise is valued and your career ambitions are supported?

Our client is an established dental provider in Canberra, offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Dental Hygienist who wants to develop professionally while enjoying the flexibility of part-time employment.

With a strong focus on patient care, preventive dentistry and collaborative clinical practice, our client provides an environment where Dental Hygienists can make a meaningful difference to long-term oral health outcomes.

As part of a wider dental network, our client also provides access to inter-branch career opportunities, making this an appealing option for clinicians who want room to grow without committing to a full-time schedule.

About the Position Our client is looking for a passionate and clinically confident Dental Hygienist to join our client's team on a part-time basis.

The position offers the chance to manage your own clinical responsibilities while collaborating with experienced Dentists and supportive colleagues.

You’ll focus on preventive dental care, periodontal management and patient education, helping patients maintain healthy smiles through personalised treatment planning.

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Delivering professional dental hygiene treatments, including scaling, polishing and preventive cleans.
• Performing periodontal assessments, gum health evaluations and periodontal maintenance.
• Providing oral hygiene education and tailored preventive treatment recommendations.
• Supporting long-term management of periodontal disease through ongoing maintenance appointments.
• Collaborating with Dentists to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Identifying oral health concerns and referring patients for further assessment when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and patient records.
• Following infection control protocols and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Building trusted patient relationships through effective communication and compassionate care.

About the Company

Are you a Dental Hygienist looking for a role where your clinical expertise is valued and your career ambitions are supported?

Our client is an established dental provider in Canberra, offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Dental Hygienist who wants to develop professionally while enjoying the flexibility of part-time employment.

With a strong focus on patient care, preventive dentistry and collaborative clinical practice, our client provides an environment where Dental Hygienists can make a meaningful difference to long-term oral health outcomes.

As part of a wider dental network, our client also provides access to inter-branch career opportunities, making this an appealing option for clinicians who want room to grow without committing to a full-time schedule.

About the Position Our client is looking for a passionate and clinically confident Dental Hygienist to join our client's team on a part-time basis.

The position offers the chance to manage your own clinical responsibilities while collaborating with experienced Dentists and supportive colleagues.

You’ll focus on preventive dental care, periodontal management and patient education, helping patients maintain healthy smiles through personalised treatment planning.

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Delivering professional dental hygiene treatments, including scaling, polishing and preventive cleans.
• Performing periodontal assessments, gum health evaluations and periodontal maintenance.
• Providing oral hygiene education and tailored preventive treatment recommendations.
• Supporting long-term management of periodontal disease through ongoing maintenance appointments.
• Collaborating with Dentists to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Identifying oral health concerns and referring patients for further assessment when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and patient records.
• Following infection control protocols and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Building trusted patient relationships through effective communication and compassionate care.

Key Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene or an equivalent qualification appropriate to the position.
• Current registration with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Strong clinical skills in preventive dentistry and periodontal care.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Confidence managing patient appointments and clinical responsibilities.
• A professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Dentists and other dental professionals.

On Offer

• Professional development: Access ongoing learning opportunities to enhance your clinical confidence and expertise.
• Inter-branch career opportunities: Explore potential career progression within a wider dental practice network.
• Clinical autonomy: Take responsibility for providing preventive and periodontal care to your patients.
• Flexible part-time employment
• Employee benefits: Access staff perks and discounts available through our client's practice network.
• Supportive clinical environment: Collaborate with experienced Dentists and a welcoming team.
• Patient-focused care: Work in an environment that prioritises clinical quality and long‑term oral health.