Position Details


Reference Number 148841
Position Title Oral Health Therapist
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Community Health & Rehab Operating
Location Multiple Locations
Salary $50,830.00 to $72,338.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
  • Be recognised - the Barwon Health Oral Health Service is a lead agency in public oral health providing opportunities for research
  • Be challenged - a variety of work including static, mobile dental clinics and outreach services in the Barwon Region
  • Be your best - Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
  • Be the heart of Barwon Health - Build your career with a dedicated team at Victoria’s 2014 People in Health Award Winner!

About the facility

The Barwon Health Oral Health Service provides dental treatment to eligible patients in the Barwon region. Our service is recognized for its innovative clinical and Oral Health Promotion programs and integrated models of practice that value client centeredness, holistic care, accessibility, inclusiveness, best practice and ongoing personal and professional development. Barwon Health's leadership in sub-regional oral health services supports our neighbouring health services in continuous delivery of community dental services, credentialing, clinical governance and professional development support

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated oral health therapist who thrives on being a team player to join our multi-sited, multi-disciplinary dental team.

You will have the opportunity to work with a large team of dentists, oral health therapists, advanced dental prosthetists and dental assistants (Certificate III & IV). As part of our dental team with a focus on population health, you are responsible for the delivery of high quality and cost effective dental services. You will work on rotation in Geelong (Belmont, Corio, Newcomb), Colac, Point Lonsdale and outreach/mobile dental clinics.

About the culture

With a culture of success, staff are encouraged to be pro-active and participate in action research and oral health promotion activities. We aspire to make a difference for individuals and communities in oral and general health

Barwon Health staff benefits

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Unrestricted registration with AHPRA as an oral health therapist or dual qualified dental therapist/hygienist
Essential: Licence to operate irradiating apparatus
Essential: Victorian drivers licence and reliable vehicle
Essential: Demonstrated working knowledge of contemporary infection prevention policies and procedures
Essential: Demonstrated working knowledge of e-record keeping e.g Titanium
Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of National Safety & Quality Standards
Desirable: Extended scope of practice e.g La Trobe University graduate
Desirable: Previous experience in a community health setting
Essential: Demonstrated working knowledge of Minimal Intervention Dentistry principles and practical application
Essential: Willingness to work on rotation in various static & mobile dental clinics and in outreach (preschool, primary school & aged care settings)
Contact Person Michael Smith 
Contact Person Job Title Director Oral Health Services 
Contact Number (03) 42157620 
Contact Email michae@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Sharon Sharp 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 42157620 
Closing Date 30/01/2017
Position Description
File name 
PD Oral Health Therapist CHRP - 2015.docx Open
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.