Oral Health Therapist

Your Community Health; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Preston is seeking an Oral Health Therapist to deliver high-quality clinical care and promote oral health in various settings. The role involves working with diverse populations and offers both full-time and part-time positions until June 2026. Candidates need a Bachelor of Oral Health Science, must hold relevant registration and a driver's license, and are encouraged to demonstrate strong communication skills. The organization promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

True flexibility in a supportive work environment

Opportunities for development and training

Access to internal inclusion Networks

Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options

Environmentally conscious employer

Qualifications

• Exercise clinical autonomy to provide high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Utilise prevention-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches.
• Promote oral health via individual and group education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and oral health promotion.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using digital tools.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to provide evidence-based, person-centred care

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health Science (or equivalent)

AHPRA registration and Radiation Use Licence

Valid Australian Driver's Licence

Tools

Titanium

Job description

At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

Job Description

About the Oral Health Therapist Role

Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) at Your Community Health deliver high-quality clinical care, oral health promotion, and education in a variety of settings including fixed clinics, mobile vans, schools, early childhood centres and aged care facilities to improve oral health outcomes for priority and vulnerable communities.

Reporting to the Oral Health Clinical Coordinator, these roles offer the opportunity to make a real impact on community health, develop professionally, and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver holistic, client-centred care.

Recruiting to a total of 1.4 FTE, full-time and part-time fixed-term opportunities are available until 30 June 2026. Both experienced professionals and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Offices located in Northcote, Preston and Reservoir.

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:

• Exercise clinical autonomy to provide high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Promote oral health via individual and group education including Smile Squad and other outreach.
• Utilise prevention-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches to meet diverse client needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using Titanium and other digital tools.

• A Bachelor of Oral Health Science (or equivalent), Extended Scope preferred
• AHPRA registration and Radiation Use Licence
• A Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to various outreach service models
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the YourCH Careers Hub).

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Submit your application today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

If you still have any queries about the role please contact Katherine Shi, Oral Health Clinical Coordinator, on [e-mail].

Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.

For more information, please visit our website - https://www.yourch.org.au/
We are passionate about our work and fostering a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people in the LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, disability and culturally diverse communities, as well as those with lived experience in areas in which we work.

We will work with you to ensure a safe, supportive and affirming workplace and address any barriers you may experience to full participation.