Dental Shift
Permanent · Oral Health Therapists

Permanent Oral Health Therapists recruitment in Australia.

Permanent OHT recruitment across paediatric and adult scope. AHPRA-verified, recall-driven hygiene and prevention.

What permanent oral health therapists cover

  • Adult and paediatric scope of practice
  • Recall, prevention and hygiene programs
  • School and community outreach (where relevant)

What we look for

  • AHPRA-registered OHT
  • Paediatric experience where required
  • Recall ownership and KPI literacy

Permanent vs locum

If you need cover this week we can run an interim or locum match — but for long-term stability, permanent recruitment locks in culture fit and continuity. Briefs typically run 3–6 weeks; replacement guarantee on every hire.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a permanent oral health therapist?
A permanent oral health therapist search typically runs 3–6 weeks from brief to start date. Urgent briefs can move faster if the candidate market is active in your city.
What does it cost to hire a permanent oral health therapist through Dental Shift?
Our fee is 15% of the candidate's first-year base salary, payable only on hire. No retainer, no upfront fee, no charge if we don't place. Permanent oral health therapists typically sit around $80k–$120k permanent, so you can use that to estimate.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes — every permanent placement comes with a 30-day replacement guarantee. If the hire leaves or doesn't work out within 30 days of starting, we re-run the search at no extra fee.
Can a oral health therapist start as interim or temp-to-perm?
Yes. We can match interim cover while the permanent search runs, and convert the right candidate to permanent if the fit is right.

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