• Job Reference No V0358

Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking a passionate Oral Health Therapist (Extended Scope) to join our dedicated Oral Health team.

Our team is committed to providing high-quality, holistic oral health care within a community-based public dental service. With over 800 staff across 22 locations, we work together to achieve exceptional health outcomes.

Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and a client-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality oral health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Deliver preventive strategies and directions for oral health
• Provide dental treatments within the scope of practice and focus on long-term health goals
• Participate in dental outreach programs, including pre-school and supported residential services
• Mentor junior team members and participate in supervision, team meetings, and audits

Requirements and attributes:

• Bachelor of Oral Health or Bachelor of Oral Health Science
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Minimum of two years' experience as an Oral Health Therapist (Extended Scope)
• Experience in pre-school, Smile Squad, and adult outreach programs
• Strong commitment to health promotion and health education
• Highly developed organisational and communication skills

Benefits about working at BHN:

• Dynamic and inclusive workplace culture
• Regular professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance
• Engaging in meaningful community health initiatives
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative program planning and development

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community. BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

Join Better Health Network and make a tangible difference in the lives of our community members. Apply today to be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and holistic care.

Interviews will be held immediately on shortlisting. Apply Now!

For information about the role and position description, please contact Gandharva Nagaraj, Program Manager Oral Health, at [email protected] using the subject line: Oral Health Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.

A position description is attached.