Health Professional Level 3 - Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent (2x openings available) and Part time, Permanent (0.6 FTE) 
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 41239, 60173,26604)
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Dental Services
Closing Date: 27 October 2026

What can we offer you: 

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services Dental delivers a broad range of public dental services to children, young people and eligible adults across multiple locations throughout the ACT. Working within a supportive and community-focused team, you’ll have the opportunity to provide care in modern dental clinics as well as through outreach programs that improve access to essential oral health services for those who need them most.

As a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist, you will deliver high-quality preventative, restorative and emergency oral health care to a diverse client group. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to health promotion initiatives, quality improvement activities and service development, while also supporting student clinical placements and community engagement programs. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful community impact.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional with strong organisational and time management skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and bring enthusiasm for continuous learning, professional development and improving oral health outcomes across the ACT.

Please note:

For the part-time position, a minimum roster of three business days per week is required.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter, responding to the selection criteria listed in the Position Description. 


 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Laura Miller on 0479 175 932 or at  LauraA.Miller@act.gov.au

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