CCLHD - Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2

Organisation / Entity: Central Coast Local Health District

Job category: Oral Health | Dental/Oral Health Therapist

Job location: Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region

Job reference number: REQ600256

Work type: Various

Total remuneration package: $73427 - $85800

Closing date: 10/09/2025 - 11:59 PM

Employment Type: Full time Temporary and Part Time Temporary - Contract End Date - 28 September 2026

Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1 - Level 2

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week

Location: CCLHD fixed and mobile dental clinics

Requisition ID: REQ600256

Applications Close: Wednesday 10 September at 11:59 pm 2025

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred dental care in a role where every day brings variety and purpose?

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we’re looking for dedicated dental professionals to join our welcoming and supportive team, working across both our fixed and mobile dental clinics.

Whether you're delivering care in one of our state-of-the-art community clinics or travelling to schools and rural communities in our mobile units, you will play a vital role in improving oral health outcomes and access to care across the Central Coast.

About the Role

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care across the full scope of oral health therapy, including dental therapy, extended scope dental therapy, and dental hygiene. You will work in a collaborative clinical environment that values excellence, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Your responsibilities will include managing triage systems and waiting lists efficiently, ensuring timely and equitable access to care. You will play an active role in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on clinical services, while also contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and best practice standards that enhance service delivery.

Beyond clinical duties, you will be involved in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. You will also support and mentor junior clinicians and students, fostering a culture of professional growth and clinical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, not only on individual patient care, but also on broader community oral health outcomes.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

• You have completed a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy or are in your final year.
• You are / will be eligible to be Registered as an Oral Health Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) / Dental Board of Australia.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of / or experience of evidenced-based oral health promotion, preventive programs and activities.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and have a focus on developing key relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.
• You have a current valid Australian Driver's Licence and a paid Working with Children Check.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact Dr Aleksander Sawicki, Dental Director / Head of Department on:

Phone: 0406 551 866

Email: Aleksander.Sawicki@health.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.