Summary
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking Oral Health Therapists to join the team within Oral Health at Townsvlle, on a permanent full-time basis.
About the work unit / facility:
Our dedicated team is committed to promoting, maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of the community's oral health. The team cares for people from north of Cardwell, west to Richmond, south to Home Hill and encompassing Magnetic Island and the Palm Island group.
About your new employer:
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
* To provide high quality Oral Health Therapy services within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), at fixed and mobile dental clinics to eligible clients of the Oral Health Program, as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
* To promote oral health at an individual, community, and population level within the THHS of Queensland Health.
Requirements:
* Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
* Possession of class C drivers' licence.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
* Probation period may apply.
* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Georgia Guglielmucci on (07) 4433 9***.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV681795
Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted