Central Queensland Oral Health Services is committed to delivering evidence-based dental care and oral health promotion to eligible community members while maintaining fair and equitable access to services. Operating across a wide network of adult clinics, school dental clinics, and mobile dental vans throughout Central Queensland, the team supports communities from Rockhampton and Gladstone to Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda, and beyond. With a strong focus on patient care, community wellbeing, and a supportive workplace culture, Oral Health Services plays an important role in improving oral health outcomes across the region.
About the role:
* Deliver high-quality Dental Therapy/Oral Health Therapy services to eligible patients within your professional scope of practice.
* Promote oral health and preventive care through education and engagement at both individual and community levels.
* Provide advanced clinical expertise, mentoring, and support to less experienced clinicians.
* Primarily deliver dental care to children and adolescents through fixed and mobile dental clinics, improving access across schools and communities.
* Contribute to adult dental services where appropriate, based on qualifications, approved scope of practice, and service needs.
About you:
* Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health / Dental Therapy (or equivalent) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority is mandatory.
* Bring your extensive oral health therapy knowledge, clinical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and risk management in a healthcare setting.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with experience supervising staff and collaborating effectively across all levels.
* Bring your proven commitment to continuous professional development, clinical excellence, mentoring, and leading service improvements to support positive patient and team outcomes.
What we offer:
* Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
* Professional development leave
* Professional development allowance
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
* Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6F684448
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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