Senior Dental Officer (Thursday Island and Weipa), Queensland Health

Department of Health - Queensland

Weipa, Cairns and Far North QLD

Dental (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Full time, Part time

Delivering care where it matters most — Weipa and Thursday Island

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2 x Permanent Full Time Dental Positions Available

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As a Senior Dental Officer, you will provide an advanced level of general practitioner dental services to eligible and non-eligible (fee-paying) clients within the Northern Cluster Oral Health Service. Based in Thursday Island and Weipa, the role also delivers outreach services to the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), Torres Strait remote islands and other clinics as required—making a real difference where it matters most.

Professional and personal motivators

Your skills, experience and dedication will play a vital role in improving oral health outcomes for communities across Torres and Cape. You'll work in diverse, supportive environments while building meaningful connections and enjoying experiences that will shape both your career and your life.

Why Torres and Cape?

Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose—along with excellent benefits and allowances to support you professionally and personally:

Base salary: 158,532 to 170,285 p.a. Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

12.75% employer superannuation and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading

Professional development recognised as some of the best in the world

Relocation and accommodation incentives

Remote locality allowance

Life in Torres and Cape

Enjoy extraordinary landscapes—from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to vast outback country. Benefit from short commutes, strong community connections, rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and a lifestyle that truly supports work/life balance.

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

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