Oral Health Therapist

National-Dental-Care; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Saturdays

Excellent earning potential

Professional development via NDC CPD

Job summary

National Dental Care Darwin is seeking a Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist to join an experienced team in Darwin. You’ll deliver preventive and periodontal care to a broad patient base in a modern, well-equipped practice.

Work Saturdays with flexible weekdays, enjoy excellent earning potential and supportive multidisciplinary colleagues, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. Join a practice that prioritises clinical excellence, patient relationships and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist with current registration.
• Proven ability to provide preventive and periodontal care.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and periodontal care to a broad patient base.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced hygiene and OHT team.
• Utilise modern equipment and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient-focused

Education

Diploma/Degree in Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy

Job description

Hygienist / Oral Health Therapist | Darwin, NT

Saturdays + Flexible Weekdays | Excellent Earning Potential | Experienced Hygiene & OHT Team

Looking for a rewarding Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist opportunity with flexibility, excellent earning potential and a supportive team?

National Dental Care is looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist to join our established team in Darwin.

You’ll be joining an existing team of experienced Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists, working alongside skilled clinicians in a modern, well-established practice with a strong patient base.

The Opportunity

Saturdays required

Flexible choice of weekdays to suit your lifestyle and availability

Join an experienced team of Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists

Established patient base with excellent new patient flow

Modern, well-equipped clinical environment

Excellent earning potential

Supportive multidisciplinary team

National Dental Care Darwin

Located in the heart of Darwin CBD, our flagship practice is one of the largest and most established dental clinics in the Northern Territory.

Our practice features:

OPG / CBCT and CEREC

Intraoral scanners

Established team of experienced Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists

Experienced dentists and multidisciplinary clinical team

Visiting specialist services including Orthodontics and Implant Dentistry

Dedicated, experienced Practice Manager and clinical support team

Established patient base and excellent new patient flow

You’ll have the opportunity to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care while building strong, long-term relationships with your patients - with the support of an experienced hygiene and OHT team around you.

Why Join Us?

Join an Experienced Hygiene & OHT Team
You’ll be joining an established team of experienced Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists, providing an excellent opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge and work within a supportive clinical environment.

Flexibility That Works for You
Work Saturdays plus your choice of weekdays, giving you the flexibility to build a schedule that suits your lifestyle.

Excellent earning potential
Build a rewarding career with competitive remuneration and the opportunity to develop a strong patient base.

Established patient base
Enjoy strong patient demand and excellent new patient flow.

Modern clinical environment
Work with advanced technology alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Professional development
Access the NDC Academy, CPD opportunities and ongoing clinical development.

Supportive clinical team
Work alongside experienced dentists, Hygienists, Oral Health Therapists and dedicated practice support staff.

National clinician network
Be part of a large network of dental professionals across more than 110 practices throughout Australia.

About You

You will have:

A recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy

Current professional indemnity insurance

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A genuine passion for preventive and periodontal care

A patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence

The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

A commitment to ongoing professional development

Why Darwin?

Few places in Australia offer the lifestyle and career opportunities that Darwin does.

Outside work, you’ll enjoy:

Year-round tropical weather
Short commutes, with most journeys under 20 minutes
Beautiful waterfront dining and lagoon
Vibrant cafés, restaurants and multicultural food scene
Spectacular tropical sunsets
World-famous national parks including Kakadu and Litchfield
Natural swimming holes at Berry Springs
Incredible fishing and boating
Easy weekend trips to Bali, Singapore and destinations throughout Australia
An active outdoor lifestyle with markets, festivals, cycling and waterfront events

Darwin's growing population and strong demand for healthcare services make it an excellent location to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Additional Information

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.