Oral Health Therapist

Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Why work with us?

At healthAbility, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop healthy habits that support a lifetime of oral health.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist to join our growing Little Chompers Outreach Program. This unique role combines clinical practice, oral health promotion and community engagement, delivering preventative dental services directly to kindergartens, childcare centres and schools across our community.

Unlike a traditional clinic-based role, Little Chompers takes oral health into the community. Through interactive education, oral health screenings and preventative interventions, we help children develop positive oral health habits while connecting families with ongoing dental care when required.

With the program expanding into primary schools, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, building relationships and contributing ideas to support program growth and innovation

About the Role

Working as part of our Community Dental team, you will:

• Conduct oral health screenings for children in community settings.
• Deliver engaging oral health education sessions.
• Provide preventative oral health interventions, including fluoride varnish and other remineralisation therapies where appropriate.
• Identify children requiring further assessment or treatment and facilitate referrals.
• Build relationships with schools, kindergartens, childcare providers and families.
• Assist with the ongoing development and expansion of the Little Chompers program.
• Complete clinical documentation and outreach-related administration.
• Work collaboratively with Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants and Oral Health Educators.

About You

You are someone who:

• Holds current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist.
• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to work independently.
• Is passionate about prevention, oral health promotion and community-based care.
• Brings initiative and enjoys contributing new ideas.
• Holds a current Victorian Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.

Why Join healthAbility?

• Part-time role with family-friendly hours (9:00am to 3:30pm).
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's health and wellbeing.
• Variety of work across community, kindergarten and school settings.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to help shape the future growth of an innovative outreach program.
• Salary packaging benefits available.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note: As this role is aligned to school and kindergarten outreach activities, work is generally undertaken during school terms. During school holiday periods, leave may be taken as annual leave or leave without pay, depending on employee preference and operational requirements. Opportunities to work during school holiday periods may be available by mutual agreement between the employee and management.