ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST – Graduate Program

About Us

East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.  We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services.

EGHS Community Health Centre provides primary care to the Ararat and district community with Dental, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Diabetes Education and Social Work services. While the majority of care is delivered from our Community Health Centre, allied health clinicians also provide outreach clinics to our Willaura campus and two Bush Nursing Centres. Allied Health and Dental teams also support other EGHS departments including our Acute Services and Residential Aged Care Facilities. Our centre hosts speciality clinics for visiting services and surgeons and is co-located with local Maternal Child Health services.

What we Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Relocation and accommodation support is available
• Sign on and ongoing employment retention incentives apply to this position

About the Role

Our graduate program provides an early career oral health therapist an opportunity to work in a variety of settings including our dental clinic, aged care, schools and early childhood centres as part of a dynamic team of dentists, oral health therapists, dental technicians and dental assistants. You will be supported to undergo additional training opportunities which will be tailored to your needs and preferences.

These training opportunities will include oral health therapy specific skills, multidisciplinary training with other early career professionals, attendance at professional conferences and access to clinical supervision. Access to quality improvement and research opportunities are also provided.

About You

• Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy / Science
• Registered Oral Health Therapist with Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance (Including COVID-19) and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks).

For more information please contact Director Community Services – 5352 9470.

The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.

To apply please select ‘Apply online’ and complete as requested.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Friday 23 June 2023.

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.