Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist (523502) in Launceston

The Team: Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is a division of the Tasmania Department of Health that provides public dental care services to eligible Tasmanians. Its primary goal is to improve oral health outcomes across the state, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. OHST is a team of approximately 300 people including dentists, oral health therapists, dental prosthetists, technicians, dental assistants and administrative staff. Care is provided from 33 clinics around Tasmania. Adult services are predominantly provided from 6 major centres located in Hobart (New Town), Clarence, Glenorchy, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie as well as the 3 Special Care dental Units (located within hospital precincts). Child and Adolescent Services are provided predominantly from 23 community clinics which are either located in a community health centre or are a stand-alone clinic.

The Role: As an Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist with Oral Health Services Tasmania, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based dental care to eligible children and adults within your scope of practice. The role includes providing preventative and restorative clinical services, promoting oral health education, and contributing to community-based health promotion initiatives. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to infection prevention and safety standards, and actively participating in quality improvement, professional development, and mentoring activities. The position requires a strong commitment to child safety, culturally safe care, and delivering respectful, patient-centred services aligned with OHST policies and values.

You will need:

• Experience in the application of skills and knowledge in contemporary procedures associated with Oral Health Therapy/Dental Therapy.
• Demonstrated clear understanding of the scope of practice principles as described by the Dental Board of Australia, not limited to, but including, current infection control practices.
• Knowledge of current National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Infection Control guidelines, OHST guidelines and appropriate legislation, or the ability to acquire this knowledge in a short period.

Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support may be available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia.
• Registered with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Registration.

How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Kristin Clark, Phone number: 03 6777 1074, Email address: kristin.clark@ths.tas.gov.au.

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.