Oral Health Therapist

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

The Contract: Ongoing, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight.

Should a part time arrangement be preferred, please specify your hours preference in your application. 

The Role

As an Oral Health Therapist at BRHS, you will provide a broad range of clinical services within the scope of publicly funded dental programs, working under the direction of a Senior Dentist and the Oral Health Manager. You will work in a modern, well‑equipped 6‑chair dental clinic, and participate in outreach services, including delivery of the Smile Squad school dental program across East Gippsland. The role offers variety, professional autonomy within scope, and the chance to make a genuine difference to community oral health outcomes.

Why Join BRHS?

• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary oral health team
• Deliver meaningful care within a public health and community‑focused setting
• Extensive salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay
• Opportunities for professional development and skill consolidation
• Stable weekday work across Monday to Friday business hours
• Enjoy an exceptional regional lifestyle on offer in East Gippsland

About You

You are a compassionate and capable clinician who values teamwork and quality care. You will bring:

• An approved qualification as an Oral Health/Dental Therapist with current AHPRA registration
• Sound clinical knowledge and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families and colleagues
• An understanding of, and commitment to, public oral health principles
• Experience in outreach or school dental programs (desirable but not essential)

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here. 

Interested? For more information contact:

Michelle O’Connell, Acting Oral Health Manager on 03 5152 0280. 

Applications close: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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