Oral Health Therapist

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Examine and diagnose dental decay, gum diseases, and other oral health conditions.
• Provide routine dental treatments to members of the Aboriginal community.
• Plan and implement oral health programs that promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Deliver oral health education and promotional activities in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Assess community oral health needs and contribute to improving oral health outcomes.
• Work across clinic, school-based, community, and mobile dental services.
• Collaborate with health professionals, community groups, and relevant stakeholders.

Qualification:
• Bachelor of Oral Health.
• Current registration with AHPRA.

Experience:
• Demonstrated experience in a wide range of oral health procedures.
• Knowledge of community, public, and Aboriginal oral health.
• Experience working with health service agencies, NGOs, community groups, and medical professionals.

Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build and maintain strong community relationships.
• High level of empathy and cultural awareness.
• Ability to work flexibly under tight schedules and variable workloads.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain National Police Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR certification.
• Valid unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C or equivalent).

About the Company:
Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service providing culturally appropriate healthcare for over 40 years. The organisation delivers comprehensive services including primary health care, dental, chronic disease management, women’s health, and social and emotional wellbeing programs across Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.