Oral Health Therapist – Paediatric Dentistry

About the role

A well-established paediatric dental group operating across South Perth, Karrinyup and Mount Hawthorn, with 13 chairs across three modern practices and about 30-35 staff, is looking for an Oral Health Therapist to replace a long-standing clinician who is retiring. The group is known for caring for children, including those with dental anxiety or additional needs, and supports clinicians with ongoing training.

Key responsibilities

• Work 4-5 days per week, with the option to work two Saturdays per month.
• Treat approximately 10-15 patients per day, providing preventive and therapeutic care to children of varying ages and needs.
• Support children with dental anxiety, behavioural challenges and additional needs.
• Develop skills in nitrous oxide sedation and more complex paediatric treatments through training and supervision.
• Work alongside experienced specialist paediatric dentists with dedicated Dental Assistant support.

Required profile

• Recognised Oral Health Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• Confidence administering local anaesthetic.
• Genuine interest in working with children and creating positive dental experiences.
• Experience managing anxious children or patients with additional needs is advantageous.
• Candidates from school dental service backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Approximately one month of shadowing and structured onboarding.
• Flexible working across the three Perth locations, with commuting preferences considered.
• Annual remuneration reviews; salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Applications are made through the recruiter, Gorilla Jobs.