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Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist, Oral Health Service, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service


Cairns

Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Oral Health Service as Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. Contribute to the provision of a high standard of oral health care to all eligible clients of the Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services through the delivery of dental therapy / dental hygiene services working within a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Dentistry
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/646075
Closing date 21-Jul-2025
Job duration Permanent Full Time and Part Time
Contact person Stephanie Wallace
Contact details 0427 038 066
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About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

About you:

In your new role you will: 

  • Strive to meet oral health targets within relevant time frames whilst maintaining quality clinical outcomes and utilising resources to full capacity and designated purpose.
  • Actively pursue professional development to maintain recognised standards in general oral health care and health promotion.
  • Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of oral health services.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

  • Generous superannuation
  • Salary packaging
  • Annual incremental increases
  • Career training and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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