Oral Health Therapist Grade 3

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Albury Wodonga Health’s Dental Service is seeking a Level 3 Oral Health Therapist to deliver assessment, treatment, and preventive care for public dental patients within a supportive, patient-centred team.

You will work under the Dental Board of Australia scope, provide education, and collaborate with other health professionals to improve outcomes for priority populations, with a fixed bonus for joining and a permanent full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Registered Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist with AHPRA.
• Current Radiation Use Licence.
• Experience serving priority and vulnerable populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient-centred care.

Responsabilités

• Deliver dental care within the scope of practice for Oral Health Therapists as defined by the Dental Board of Australia.
• Undertake assessments, treatment planning, and clinical care for public dental patients.
• Provide evidence-based care in accordance with Albury Wodonga Health and Dental Health Services Victoria standards.
• Promote oral health education and preventive care strategies.
• Work collaboratively with dental professionals and other healthcare providers to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support and advocate for priority and vulnerable client groups within the public dental system.

Connaissances

AHPRA registration

Radiation Licence

Priority populations

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Description du poste

Join Our Team and Receive a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!* (*Pro-rata for part-time appointments)

Are you a passionate Oral Health Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your community? Join Albury Wodonga Health's Dental Service and play a vital role in delivering high-quality oral health care to some of our region's most vulnerable and priority populations.

As aLevel 3 Oral Health Therapist, you will be a valued member of our multidisciplinary dental team, providing assessment, treatment, education, and preventive care in a supportive and patient-centred environment. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your clinical expertise while contributing to improved oral health outcomes across our community.

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you will:

• Deliver dental care within the scope of practice for Oral Health Therapists as defined by the Dental Board of Australia.
• Undertake assessments, treatment planning, and clinical care for public dental patients.
• Provide evidence-based care in accordance with Albury Wodonga Health and Dental Health Services Victoria standards.
• Promote oral health education and preventative care strategies.
• Work collaboratively with dental professionals and other healthcare providers to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support and advocate for priority and vulnerable client groups within the public dental system.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist.
• Current Radiation Use Licence.
• Experience providing oral health services to priority and vulnerable populations.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Highly Desirable:

• Scope of practice and experience treating patients across all age groups.

Employment type: Permanent full-time

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Rebekah Clutterbuck at ***************@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

If you're looking for a role where your skills, experience, and passion for patient care can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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