Hygienist

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Dental Hygienist / Oral Health Therapist for a North Brisbane clinic renowned for a child-friendly, preventative care focus. The role blends hygiene and therapy appointments, building rapport with children and families while delivering high-quality care.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team and modern systems, enabling delivery of preventive care, radiographs, and restorative procedures where appropriate, aimed at consistent clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Competence in taking radiographs and diagnostic imaging.
• Experience working with children is highly regarded.
• Strong communication with patients and families essential.
• Solid time management and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to preventive care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures (scaling, cleaning, periodontal maintenance).
• Deliver preventative treatments (fluoride, sealants, oral hygiene instruction).
• Support paediatric dentistry with child-friendly chairside manner and behavioural guidance.
• Acquire and interpret intraoral radiographs for diagnostic support.
• Engage in therapy/restorative scope where applicable and within scope of practice.

Skills

Radiographs

Child interaction

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Hygienist qualification

Job description

Dental Hygienist / Oral Health Therapist role in North Brisbane with a child-friendly, preventative care focus.

About the company:

Our client is a well-established, community-focused dental practice in North Brisbane area, known for creating a calm, welcoming experience for families. The clinic is modern, well-equipped, and committed to high clinical standards, patient education, and preventative care.

About the position:

Our client is looking for a Dental Hygienist / Oral Health Therapist with a keen interest in working in a child-friendly environment. This role offers a rewarding mix of hygiene and therapy appointments, with the opportunity to build strong rapport with children and families while delivering excellent clinical outcomes.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team and systems that allow you to focus on quality patient care, including:

• Comprehensive hygiene care: scale and clean, periodontal maintenance, airflow/polishing (where applicable)
• Preventative treatments: fluoride application, fissure sealants, tailored oral hygiene instruction
• Children’s dentistry support: gentle chairside manner, behavioural guidance, patient education
• Radiographs: competent acquisition of intraoral radiographs as part of diagnostic support
• Therapy/restorative scope (desirable): assessment and restorative procedures within your scope

Key Requirements

• Competence and confidence in taking radiographs
• Previous experience working with children (highly regarded)
• Restorative scope experience (desirable, not essential)
• Warm, patient-centred communication style and commitment to preventive care
• Strong clinical standards, time management, and team collaboration

Our client offers:

• A family-oriented, child-friendly environment with a steady patient base
• Varied and engaging clinical days across hygiene and therapy treatments
• Supportive leadership and a team that values collaboration and quality care
• Modern facilities and systems to help you deliver efficient, high-standard dentistry
• Opportunity to grow your skills in paediatric preventative care and restorative scope (where applicable)

Additional information

• Calling Hygienists in Brisbane!
• Child-friendly clinic with supportive, close-knit team
• 1+ year of experience sought!