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Oral Health Therapist - Level 3

Posted on May 26, 2026

Riverina, Australia
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Full Time

Oral Health Therapist - Level 3 job opportunity

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Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Reference number

REQ661945

Occupation

Dental/Oral Health Therapist

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Riverina & Murray

Salary Information

$116892 - $120680

Closing date

16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661945
Location: Albury Dental Clinic

Are you a talented Oral Health Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Oral Health Therapist - Level 3 to deliver high-quality dental therapy and dental hygiene services within their scope of practice. In this advanced role, you will provide complex clinical care requiring highly developed practical skills, while also supporting the Level 4 Dental Officer with the operational management of the Albury Dental Cluster. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across clinical, education, and management functions within a collaborative healthcare environment committed to excellent patient outcomes.

As the Oral Health Therapist Level 3, you will be responsible for:

Deliver evidence-based dental therapy and hygiene care within scope of practice and relevant legislative frameworks
Lead and contribute to oral health projects, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting
Deliver oral health promotion and preventative programs aligned with NSW oral health priorities
Use clinical equipment, systems, and applications to maintain high professional and quality standards
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues to support positive health outcomes
Foster collaborative and respectful working relationships within multidisciplinary teams

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Current AHPRA registration to practice as an Oral Health Therapist
Experience delivering high-quality clinical and diagnostic care using sound independent judgement and problem-solving skills
Capacity and/or experience providing clinical supervision, reporting on services and leading quality improvement activities.
Maintains strict privacy and confidentiality standards in line with NSW Health policies and Code of Conduct
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
Works collaboratively within teams and provides guidance and support to colleagues
Willing and able to travel for work, including long-distance and overnight travel, with a current Class C driver’s licence

More Information:

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about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Christine O’Flynn – Senior Dental Officer on Christine.OFlynn@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 16 June 2026 (Midnight)

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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