Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist, Queensland Health

Department of Health to Queensland

Gladstone, Gladstone and Central QLD

Dental (Healthcare and Medical)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Part time, Full time

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Take the next step in your oral health career with a role that blends clinical excellence, education and teamwork.

This position attracts Oral Health Therapists and Dental Therapists to deliver high-quality care in line with Dental Board of Australia standards while empowering individuals and communities through evidence-based oral health education and promotion.

With opportunities to strengthen your professional skills, engage in ongoing development and build leadership capability, you’ll grow while making a meaningful difference to community health. This permanent role will really give your career something to smile about.

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services strives to provide evidence based dental treatment and promotion to our eligible clientele and to maintain a fair and equitable wait list for the members of our community whilst maintaining a supportive work environment for staff.

Oral Health Services comprise adult clinics, school dental clinics and dental vans based within the geographical boundaries of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services, including Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda and Capricornia Correctional Centre.

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About the role:

Provide a high standard of oral health care to eligible Oral Health Service consumers through the delivery of Oral Health Therapy or Dental Therapy within individual scope, and to promote oral health at an individual and community level within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The position primarily delivers Oral Health Therapy services to children and adolescents through fixed and/or mobile dental clinics, supporting improved access to oral health care across schools and communities. Depending on the practitioner's qualifications, approved scope of practice, and service demand, the role could also include the provision of care at adult dental clinics.

New graduates can apply for the Early Career Dental Practitioner Program (ECDPP), which offers clinical skill consolidation, specialist clinic rotations, mentoring, peer networking, case discussions, wellbeing workshops, and public sector career planning.

About you:

You hold a degree or diploma in Dental Therapy or Oral Health Therapy with current AHPRA registration.

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy students in their final year of study are also eligible to apply.

You hold a Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority.

You are a competent professional capable of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

You possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with patients and staff.

You are a role model for clinical excellence, providing mentorship and supervision as required.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to 81,110 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between 43.68 to 58.59 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

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:

To apply, please submit the following:

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.

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Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au