This role offers a dynamic opportunity for a skilled and experienced Oral Health Therapist to take on both clinical and leadership responsibilities. You’ll provide high-level oral health care and lead the clinical practice of dental therapy and hygiene, while also playing a key role in promoting oral health within the community.

The position involves supervising staff and students, contributing to service quality and safety initiatives, and engaging in professional development and research activities. You'll support team performance, manage operational tasks, and be involved in recruitment, communication, and complaint resolution processes.

If you're passionate about leading with impact, ensuring high-quality care, and shaping the future of Oral Health Services, this is the perfect role to take your career to the next level!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland (CQ) 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 Service comprises of eleven adult clinics based within the geographical boundaries of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services, including: Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda and Capricornia Correctional Centre.

About Biloela: Outback Queensland Biloela - Outback Queensland

About the role:

Provide clinical and health promotional leadership, management and expertise while ensuring a high standard of oral health care is provided to all eligible clients of the Oral Health Service through the delivery of Oral Health Therapy services within individual scope, in addition to promoting oral health at an individual and community level within Central Queensland Health (CQ Health).

About you:

Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health (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.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $105,596 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

• 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5F644558

Applications close: Sunday, 13 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• BA5F644558 - Senior Oral Health Therapist (PDF, 443KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants