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ANZSCO 411214Updated 2026-01-29
Dental Therapist
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 76k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1460
Salary range: AUD 68k-AUD 84k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
23.1%
NSW
21.8%
QLD
21.7%
VIC
Education mix
71.1%
bachelor degree
15.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
5.3%
Post graduate
Role overview
Dental Therapists examine and treat diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist.
What you do
- • Provides educational programmes to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health.
- • Provides fluoride therapy by applying re-mineralising solutions and desensitising agents.
- • Removes deposits from teeth.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (71.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Applies non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth.
- • Provides educational programmes to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health.
- • Provides fluoride therapy by applying re-mineralising solutions and desensitising agents.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1460
Annual median: AUD 76k
Range: AUD 68k-AUD 84k