Summary
Come deliver smiles in North Queensland!
Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service's Oral Health Services team today
and help us to provide free public dental care to eligible members of the community.
About your opportunity:
In this role, you will be accountable for leading the delivery of a safe and sustainable high-quality, multi-disciplinary public dental service across 31 community, hospital, prison/detention centres, mobile and fixed school clinic sites. The Townsville Oral Health Service provides dental services in locations across the full breadth of the THHS catchment's facilities, from Richmond in the West to Palm Island and from Home Hill in the South to the Cardwell in the North.
About the unit:
Oral Health is one of the primary health care services which sit under the Women's and Children's Service Group Corporate and Clinical Governance Structure. The Townsville Oral Health Service is responsible for the provision of oral health services across the greater Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
About your new employer:
* Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services.
* Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty.
* Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration.
* Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements.
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: $5957.70 to $6304.00 p.f. (AO8)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Role Requirements:
* Whilst not mandatory a strong background and/or qualifications in health, business or clinical management are highly desirable.
* 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, including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Vicki Carson on (07) 4433 1***.
Applications close: Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.