OHT (Oral HealthTherapist)- Mobile Dentistry

Dental Patrol; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Patrol is seeking an Oral Health Therapist (OHT) to join our mobile dentistry team across Victoria, delivering preventive, restorative, and educational dental services to school communities.

You will work with experienced dentists and a friendly team, travel to metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and engage students, parents and teachers to promote oral health. Commencement from Feb 2027 with flexibility in start date.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA registration as an OHT with full scope.
• Strong skills in children's dentistry and preventive care.
• Driver's license required for travel to school sites.
• Willing to travel regionally and interstate, including overnight stays.
• Three professional references requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral health assessments, preventive treatments, and restorative care.
• Deliver engaging oral health education to students, parents, and teachers.
• Work collaboratively with dentists/OHT, dental assistants, and school staff.
• Maintain accurate records and infection control practices.
• Represent Dental Patrol with professionalism and care.
• Travel to metropolitan, regional and remote locations across Victoria.
• Travel interstate for school and community dental programs when required.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Child dentistry

Communication skills

Job description

OHT (Oral HealthTherapist)- Mobile Dentistry

Dental Patrol is a trusted and leading mobile dental care provider delivering high-quality dental services directly to schools, kindergartens, childcares and communities across Victoria. Our modern mobile clinics ensure every individual has access to preventive and restorative dental care in a supportive, comfortable and familiar setting.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Oral Health Therapist (OHT) to join our team (Prefer with Adult scope of practice). You'll deliver preventive, restorative, and educational dental services to children in a school-based mobile dental environment, supported by experienced dentists, dental assistants, and a friendly team.

The role is expected to commence from mid to late February 2027, with the exact commencement date to be confirmed with the successful applicant.

The role will primarily involve working across metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Victoria, with opportunities to travel and work interstate as Dental Patrol continues to expand throughout Australia.

This role would suit an OHT who enjoys variety, working with children, community-based dentistry and travelling to different locations.

What You'll Do

• Provide oral health assessments, preventive treatments, and restorative care.
• Deliver engaging oral health education to students, parents, and teachers.
• Work collaboratively with dentists/OHT, dental assistants, and school staff.
• Maintain accurate records and follow best practice infection control.
• Represent Dental Patrol with professionalism and care.
• Travel to metropolitan, regional and remote locations across Victoria.
• Travel interstate for school and community dental programs when required.

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist with full scope of practice.
• Strong clinical skills in children's dentistry and preventive care.
• Minimum 12 months of children's dentistry (Including therapy skills) experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
• Current WWCC, Police Check, CPR & infection control training.
• Willing to learn and able to provide patient the care and treatments they need.
• Driver's license mandatory (travel to school sites is required regional & metropolitan).
• Full driver's licence is required for this position.
• Willingness to travel to remote and regional areas across Victoria and also willing to stay overnights for remote locations.
• Ability to work under pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and work interstate when required.
• Open to short-term interstate assignments and travel-based work.
• New Graduates are requested to submit competency assessment report and university academic transcript as well as university clinical assessor as a referee along with the application.
• 3 professional references are required, and previous experience is highly regarded.
• Previous mobile, school-based or community dental experience will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in children's oral health.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative team culture.
• Flexible work options – full-time, part-time, or casual.
• Modern, fully equipped mobile dental clinics.
• Opportunities for travel and interstate work.
• Make a real difference in our regional and remote communities.
• Be part of a growing dental service focused on improving access to quality dental care for children and communities.

Commencement

• Expected commencement: Mid to late February 2027
• The exact start date will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.