Oral Health Therapist – Curran Dental, Port Lincoln SA

Ready for more than just a job?
Come join Curran Dental in Port Lincoln, a thriving coastal city known as the Seafood Capital of Australia, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and a welcoming community.

We’re looking for an Oral Health Therapist who wants to step up, make a difference, and embrace a lifestyle most only dream about.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Lifestyle + Location

Live by the ocean with incredible fishing, surfing, and National Parks on your doorstep

Half-hour flight to Adelaide (11 flights a day) — be in Rundle Mall for dinner the same night

Short commute, affordable housing, thriving local café and dining scene

Career Growth

Expand your scope — go beyond “just hygiene” with opportunities in restorative dentistry, paediatric care, and oral health promotion.

Aligner support — assist with records, monitoring, refinements, and ongoing care.

Next Smile training — As part of Next Smile Australia, our OHTs receive training to perform ongoing maintenance and care for All-on-4® patients — a unique career opportunity not offered in most practices.

Mentorship that’s for you — weekly case discussions and guidance tailored to OHTs, helping you build confidence and clinical ownership.

CPD that grows your skills — funded training in paediatric behaviour management, advanced restorative, and clear aligner support.

Digital exposure — hands-on with iTero scanning, CEREC workflows, CBCT, and 3D printing.

Rewards

Competitive salary + incentives

$5,000 relocation allowance (via Rural Doctors Workforce SA)

Up to $10,000 annual CPD allowance (via Rural Doctors Workforce SA)

Flexible rosters (e.g., 8-day fortnight, long weekends, or FIFO-style scheduling possible)

About You

You’re not just “looking for a job.” You want:

Adventure + coastal lifestyle — escape city grind, lower living costs, higher quality of life, and a thriving young professional community.

Clinical ownership — confident in prevention, paediatric care, patient education

Growth mindset — keen to expand scope with restorative dentistry, aligners, and advanced training

Community connection — excited to run school programs, be part of a local health hub, and actually know your patients

Must-haves

BOH qualification

Strong communication, empathy, and professionalism

Confidence with paediatric and preventive dentistry

Nice-to-haves

1–3 years’ experience, digital dentistry interest, social media/community outreach skills

About Us – Curran Dental

Proudly locally owned and operated in Port Lincoln, with the support of Next Smile Australia — giving our team access to national expertise while keeping a strong local identity.

Rapidly becoming Eyre Peninsula’s leading dental hub with cutting-edge technology and advanced treatment options.

Known for clinical excellence + patient-centred care, we combine small-town trust with world-class dentistry.

Supportive team of 3 dentists + 1 BOH, backed by a culture of mentorship, innovation, and collaboration

Our patients trust us — from farming families and retirees to young professionals and visitors from across Australia

Apply Now: Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Make the move that transforms both your career and lifestyle.