Enjoy affordable housing, short commutes, and endless recreation, from boating to bushwalking in the town of Gladstone as the Oral Health Therapist!

This exciting opportunity values both hands-on oral health care and the ability to make a broader community impact through education and health promotion, meaning you’ll not only treat patients but help shape healthier habits across the region. This role also offers up to 12 weeks of accommodation assistance and gives new graduates the opportunity to step into the beginning of their career. It’s a win-win!

If you’re passionate about improving community oral health, enjoy teamwork, and are looking for a role that combines clinical care with education and service improvement, then this role is for you!

Job details

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 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 the role:

Provide a high standard of oral health care to all eligible clients of the Oral Health Service through the delivery of Oral Health Therapy within individual scope, services and to promote oral health at an individual and community level within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).

About you:

Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) and registration within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Oral Health Therapist.

• Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority.
• Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy students in their final year of study are also encouraged to apply.
• New graduates will have the opportunity to apply for entry into the Early Career Dental Practitioner Program (ECDPP), this program will provide opportunities in consolidating clinical skills, rotations in specialist clinics, mentoring, peer networking, regular case discussions, communication and wellbeing workshops, and career planning for the public sector.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $80,238 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5J664689

Applications close: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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• GL5J664689 - Oral Health Therapist (PDF, 462KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants