Graduate Oral Health Therapist

Position details

Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025 /Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

Salary: $81,614 to $115,529 pro rata per annum + 12% super

Employment type:  Full-time

Region: North West, North

Job description: We are seeking passionate and motivated Graduate Oral Health Therapists for our 2027 Graduate Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career within a supportive and dynamic team, delivering high-quality oral health care to the Tasmanian community.

 

2027 Graduate Oral Health Therapist – Permanent, Full-time Positions

Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is excited to welcome new graduates to our team! We are a close-knit and collaborative group of oral health professionals, made up of both proud locals and adventurous newcomers who now call Tasmania home. We work across major centres and community dental clinics, delivering contemporary, evidence-based care to our communities.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and will work to help you achieve your goals. As a new graduate, you will receive the support needed to build confidence and competence in a safe, encouraging environment. Our graduate program is designed to give you the time and space to develop your clinical skills, reflect on your practice, and grow. The program includes mentorship, hands-on workshops, virtual learning sessions, and case discussions.

When you apply, you’ll be asked to select your preferred region. Learn more about each region here: North West  | North. 

To discover the benefits of living and working in Tasmania, visit Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian.

The Role

The Graduate Oral Health Therapist positions are designed for individuals who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) within the past year.

This role is focused on improving the health of Tasmanians by:

• Providing a high standard of oral health care to children and young adults;
• Delivering health education, health promotion and preventative outreach programs; and
• Supporting individuals and communities to increase control over their oral health.

 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent, full-time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight.

Salary 

$81,614 to $115,529 pro rata per annum + 12% superannuation (salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Agreement 2025).

Recreation Leave: Full-time employees are entitled to four (4) weeks paid recreation leave per leave year.

Additional Benefits

• Salary Packaging: Access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.
• Professional Development Allowance: $1,200 per annum for professional development course fees.
• Relocation Assistance: Support for relocation expenses such as transport, airfares, accommodation, meal expenses and removalist costs.
• Additional Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 per year for 3 years to help employees maintain connections with family and friends while living and working in Tasmania.
• Fitness Passport: Access to over 45 gyms and pools across Tasmania.
• Allied Health Scholarships: Up to $25,000 to support study-related costs (further details below).
• Graduate Program:

• Modified appointment lengths to support transition to practice.
• Opportunities for graduates to define personal goals and work with Clinical Educators to develop key skills.
• Clinical mentorship from experienced Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists and Dentists.
• Structured education program with over 30 hours of free CPD including hands-on workshops across the year and in different locations across Tasmania.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found