Oral Health Therapist

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Free staff vaccinations

Health and wellbeing programs

Career progression and skill support

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is seeking a passionate Oral Health Therapist to join our Dental Services team and deliver high-quality care to the local community.

You will provide preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Assistants, with a focus on patient-centred care, infection control, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Oral Health Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, patient-centred dental services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based oral health care within the Dental Board of Australia scope of practice.
• Diagnose, plan and provide appropriate dental treatment and referrals where required.
• Promote preventative oral health and health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Dentists, Dental Assistants and other health professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and support service delivery targets.
• Provide mentoring and clinical support to students and less experienced clinicians.
• Promote safe practice through compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

Education

Oral Health Therapy qualification

Job description

Dental Therapist, Hygienist and Oral Health Therapists EA (Level 1 – 3)

30 hours per fortnight

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

At Echuca Regional Health (ERH), we're committed to supporting everyone to be healthy and live well. We are seeking a passionate and patient-focused Oral Health Therapist to join our Dental Services team and play a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care to our community

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will provide comprehensive dental care within your scope of practice, delivering preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic services to eligible public dental patients. Working closely with Dentists, Dental Assistants and the Dental Service Coordinator, you will contribute to positive health outcomes while supporting ERH's commitment to excellence in community health care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based oral health care within the Dental Board of Australia scope of practice.
• Diagnose, plan and provide appropriate dental treatment and referrals where required.
• Promote preventative oral health and health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Dentists, Dental Assistants and other health professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and support service delivery targets.
• Provide mentoring and clinical support to students and less experienced clinicians.
• Promote safe practice through compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

Qualifications/experience required:

• Qualification in Oral Health Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, patient-centred dental services.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

Applications Close:

1st November 2026

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.