Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time (76 hours per fortnight), Parental Leave Cover until July 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Dental Therapist Level 2
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 - $103,724 per annum, plus superannuation

About the role

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and enjoy a great regional lifestyle?

South West Healthcare is looking for a qualified Oral Health Therapist to join our friendly and supportive public dental team on a full-time parental leave contract through to July 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established service where you will be supported, valued, and given space to grow your clinical skills, without losing that all important work life balance.

You will be part of a welcoming team of Dentists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants and Admin staff, all working together to provide high quality care to our communities across Warrnambool and surrounding districts.

You won't be on your own, our Senior Oral Health Therapist provides strong mentoring, supervision, and support, making this a great role whether you are looking to build confidence, broaden your experience, or simply enjoy a steady, meaningful role in a supportive environment.

Our service spans Warrnambool, Camperdown, Hamilton and Portland, with outreach clinics supporting Gunditjmara communities, so every day brings a bit of variety and the chance to work across different settings and patient groups.

What you bring

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident clinically, and likes being part of a team.

You will bring:

• Registration with AHPRA as an Oral Health Therapist
• Solid clinical experience in oral health therapy
• Great communication skills and a team-focused approach
• A commitment to learning, development, and quality care
• Interest in public dental and community health
• Current driver's licence

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 19 July 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists' (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au