Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $81,160 - $103,210 (including salary $68,904 - $87,700)

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,109- $126,196 (including salary $90,204 - $107,554)

Oral Health

Darwin / Palmerston or Katherine

Several vacancies available Ongoing or Fixed term (Full time or part time)

Apply your qualifications in Dental or Oral Health Therapy, knowledge of evidence based clinical practices and techniques, and help improve the lives of Territorians.

Oral Health opportunities available in Darwin and Katherine.
Qualifications in Dental or Oral Health Therapy.
Make the move to the Northern Territory and start your next adventure!

NT Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

Oral Health Services operates in urban community dental clinics in the Darwin/Palmerston, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, and provides outreach services to schools-based clinics and remote health centres. As a Dental / Oral Health Therapist you will provide comprehensive, quality clinical treatment, community education and targeted programs. Clinicians are supported by a chairside dental assistant.

Several vacancies are available in Darwin and Katherine and selections at the P1 and P2 level will be made based on qualification and experience. Applications may be assessed on a rolling basis and prior to the advertised closed date, so early submissions are encouraged.

Oral Health Therapist (P1), This position would suit a clinician in their early career. NT Health prides themselves as a career organisation that provides supportive programs to mentor and develop clinicians. As part of an innovative team you will encouraged to provide feedback and participate in quality improvement activities to ensure the Oral Health services continues to evolve its contemporary practice.

Dental/Oral Health Therapist (P2), in addition to the above you will provide clinical/professional supervision and support to students and junior staff, and contribute to a positive workplace culture through your exemplary leadership practices.

To be successful, you are required to have a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dental Therapist or Oral Heath Therapist, the ability to gain a radiographers permit in the NT and demonstrated knowledge of evidence based clinical practices and techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion and primary health care principles and an awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture is essential.

We understand the challenges in the Territory’s health and community care are unlike anywhere else, but so are the opportunities. In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation leave, plus 3 day paid Christmas closedown leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work agreements, real career development opportunities and supported study leave.

Consider the Territory.

Now is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy the enviable lifestyle, short commutes and a work-life balance that allows you time to explore unique landscapes, waterfalls and rock pools, and enjoy tropical sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and amazing Aboriginal art and culture. Both Darwin and Katherine are a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it an easy place to live, work and make new friends.

Explore the NT Government:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hHx7IhCQxQ&list=PLvzNtphHxtRwR9KYKmMN-wsmCBszgwLhV&index=30
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
https://health.nt.gov.au/careers/dentists-and-oral-health

Explore the Allied Health incentives.

https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1200390/102179-Allied-Health-Incentives.pdf

Explore the Territory:

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/katherine-and-surrounds
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds

For a confidential discussion contact: Alicia Jubb on 08 8922 8484 or Alicia.jubb@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 2167

Closing date: 09/02/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well placed referees

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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