Oral Heath Therapist

25970 - 2 - Applications open until position is filled
Located across Latrobe Valley, Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• You'll use your talents and efforts in helping the community members who need it, not just those who can afford it.
• Total remuneration package of $76,282 to $117,220 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?
At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.
Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.
What you'll be doing in this role?
The Oral Health Therapist will join a multi-disciplinary team of dental professionals to provide oral health therapy services to the clients attending the metro dental services inclusive of: the Community Dental Program, Child Dental Benefit Scheme and Smile Squad.
You will work in a mix of a fixed location and LCHS outreach programs, which may be located at various community settings, including educational or care facilities. New graduate Oral Health Therapists are encouraged to apply, as a structured mentoring program will be provided to support the graduate's individual needs.
Your work will include:

• Provide oral health therapy services within your scope of practice to eligible clients in both fixed and outreach locations.
• Assist with the development and delivery of oral health screening and education sessions tailored to specific population groups as required.
• Senior clinicians have opportunities to:

• Supervise Bachelor of Oral Health students in the Smile Squad placement clinics
• Mentor and supervise new graduate Oral Health Therapists/Educators

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Victorian Radiation Licence
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What's in it for you?

• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities

For more information on this position contact:
Jenny Juschkat
Manager Dental Services
At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.
Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email