Do you want to launch your career in a supported environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across your full scope?

We are seeking 6 exceptional Oral Health Therapy (OHT) Graduates to join the Dental Health Services (DHS) Graduate Development Program (GDP). This inaugural OHT GDP is specifically designed to grow new graduates into confident practitioners and is an ideal progression from university into clinical practice. Consisting of a variety of supported clinical placements and a structured education program, participation in the program will kick-start your career whilst improving your skills and capabilities.

This vacancy is for Fixed Term Full-Time Appointments for upto 12 months from approx. 19 January 2026, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

What does the GDP involve?

• Employment with DHS via a 12 month full-Time employment contract, with generous allowances when in country locations, in addition to the base salary
• Ability to practice full OHT scope with placements in the Early Childhood Dental Program, School Dental Service, Adult Dental Clinics and Special Dental Services.
• Structured half day educational session each week- equating to over 120 hours of CPD
• Supported clinical placements rotating through metropolitan and country locations
• Access to program clinical supervisors as well as clinical mentors and support.
• External placement in a Dental Specialty of choice and educational content from leading WA Dental Specialists
• Collaborative and supportive team of fellow Graduates

In this role you will provide dental care to enrolled children in Dental Therapy Centres, eligible adult patients in General Dental Clinics and oral health promotion and minimally invasive treatments to eligible 0–4-year-old children in the Community.

Other duties are listed in the attached DHS Dental Therapist job description form.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Further information about the Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental Program can be found here Smiling Starts

For further information, please join us on Wednesday 15/10/25 @16:00 WST for an information session held on Teams. Invitations can be requested by emailing [email protected]

What we offer?

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Assistance with relocation to Perth
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Free parking and uniforms
• Fitness Passport discounted Gym membership
• 12% employer superannuation contribution. For more information on superannuation click here.
• Access to very generous salary packaging benefits that are unique to Health / PBI employers:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Paul Candy or Catherine Alford on 08 9313 0505 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter explaining why you wish to participate in the GDP and which university you are graduating from.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and previous work experience.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be a clinical supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.