OHT / Hygienist - Canberra

Gorilla Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Dedicated dental assistant support

Established patient base

Friendly, collaborative team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs has partnered with a busy Canberra dental practice to recruit a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist. You will join a five-chair clinic with supportive dental assistant staff, delivering high-quality preventative care and patient education.

Flexibility matters: the role is offered on a part-time or full-time basis, with work-life balance in mind and a collaborative team focused on outstanding patient care and long-term oral health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Routine dental cleans, scaling and polishing.
• Periodontal maintenance and gum health assessments.
• Preventative oral health treatments.
• Fluoride applications and oral hygiene instruction.
• Patient education and personalised oral health advice.
• Working closely with Dentists on comprehensive treatment plans.
• Providing additional treatments appropriate to your clinical scope.

Education

Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy qualification

Job description

Our client is a thriving dental practice that believes great dentistry starts with a happy, supported team.

With five treatment chairs and a busy clinical environment, the practice provides comprehensive dental care while maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

Our client understands the importance of work-life balance and is seeking a dedicated Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist who values flexibility, teamwork and delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Position Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist / Oral Health Therapist to join our client's team on either a part-time or full-time basis.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with patients, building genuine connections and making a lasting difference to their oral health.

You'll work within a busy practice where dental assistant support is available, helping your appointments run efficiently and allowing you to focus on patient care.

Whether you're looking to build a long-term full-time career or find a part-time position that complements your lifestyle, this opportunity offers the flexibility to make it work.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Routine dental cleans, scaling and polishing
• Periodontal maintenance and gum health assessments
• Preventative oral health treatments
• Fluoride applications and oral hygiene instruction
• Patient education and personalised oral health advice
• Working closely with Dentists on comprehensive treatment plans
• Providing additional treatments appropriate to your clinical scope

About the Company

Our client is a thriving dental practice that believes great dentistry starts with a happy, supported team.

With five treatment chairs and a busy clinical environment, the practice provides comprehensive dental care while maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

Our client understands the importance of work-life balance and is seeking a dedicated Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist who values flexibility, teamwork and delivering outstanding patient care.

Key Requirements

• Qualification in Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Friendly and approachable communication style
• Strong focus on patient comfort and preventative care
• Ability to manage appointments confidentlyPositive attitude and willingness to contribute to a team

On Offer

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexibility to support your preferred work-life balance
• Dedicated dental assistant support
• Established patient base in a busy five-chair clinic
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to focus on clinical care and patient relationships
• Rewarding role in a well-established dental setting