Dental Therapist​/Oral Health Therapist Pool

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Unit/Directorate: Dental Health Services >
Dental Health Services

Location: Various - Country and Metropolitan clinics

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced and enthusiastic people to the position of Dental Therapist to join our Dental Health Services (DHS) team.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.

Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARI)

An ARI ranging from $6000 to $10,000 pa. has been approved and is payable to Dental Therapists who are engaged in regional Western Australia before 30 June 2025. The ARI is payable in three instalments subject to meeting eligibility requirements. The ARI will apply to positions based in the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Kimberley, Pilbara, and Midwest. For more information please contact Keeleigh O’Regan on .

What is our Dental Therapist role?

In this role, you will provide dental care for enrolled children in Dental Therapy Centres. Other duties include:

• Maintaining patient records and central management records in accordance with DHS instructions.
• Supervising and giving guidance to Dental Assistants and student Dental Assistants.
• Providing information and presentations on oral health to individuals, schools, community groups and health professionals and implementing preventive programs in community groups.

Please note positions that arise could be located in country and/or metropolitan clinics.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Free parking and uniforms
• Fitness Passport discounted Gym membership
• 11.5% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to very generous salary packaging benefits that are unique to Health / PBI employers:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Keeleigh O'Regan on  to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

DHS is part of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) and is the largest public dental health services provider in WA, operating state-wide from a network of fixed and mobile clinics, funded by the WA Government. DHS provides the School Dental Service for children aged 5-16 years, General Dental Services to eligible adults with a current healthcare card or pension concession card, Subsidy Schemes and Special Dental Services.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online s.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter - Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to introduce yourself, outline your suitability for the role, and let us know why you believe you should be considered for the position.
• A Document Addressing the Selection Criteria in no more…