New Graduate Oral Health Therapist - Dental at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

97932.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oral Health Therapy, Clinical Skills, Patient Care, Community Outreach, Mentorship, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time (22.05 hours per week), Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 1 (PN 70616, 70615, 22603) Salary: $80,861 - $97,932 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Service, ACT Section: Canberra Health Services Dental Closing Date: 8 February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: The new graduate Oral Health Therapist position is a clinical role and is responsible for the provision of oral health therapy services to clients of Canberra Health Services Dental. The position may also include participating in various outreach programs within the Canberra Community. Successful applicants will receive education and support through a new graduate program. This program will support new graduates to launch their careers in healthcare and develop their professional identity. The program provides graduates with individual support to optimise learning and career opportunities. New graduates will have onsite access to a clinical supervisor, and mentors who will work with them and support them to grow their clinical and professional skills. The successful applicants will be employed as a part-time Health Professional Level 1 Oral Health Therapist (3 days per week) and be afforded opportunities to rotate sites to enhance individual learning and experiences. On successful completion of the new graduate program, transition into a permanent HP2 position will be based on an internal merit process and preferences. Please note: the selection may be based on application and referee checks alone. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kristen Korth on (02) 0403 849 535 or at Kristen.Korth@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Oral Health Therapist will provide oral health therapy services to clients and may participate in outreach programs. Successful applicants will receive education and support through a new graduate program to develop their professional skills.