Seeking a sea change? Capricorn Coast Oral Health Service are now seeking an AHPRA registered Dentist to join their team! Could this be you?

Central Queensland Oral Health Service aims to provide fair, evidence-based dental care to eligible clients while supporting staff. It operates eleven community clinics across the region, including Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, and others, as well as mobile and school dental clinics. The service focuses on delivering high-quality general dental services and supporting all areas within Oral Health to ensure comprehensive care.

The Capricorn Coast is a beautiful region known for its stunning beaches, vibrant community, and outdoor adventures. A perfect place to relax, explore, and enjoy coastal Queensland.

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Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Service strives to provide a fair and equitable oral health service to the eligible clientele with emphasis on providing evidence based dental treatment in the context of public health dentistry, whilst maintaining a supportive work environment for the oral health staff.

Oral Health Service in CQHHS comprises of eleven community dental 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.  In addition to these, CQ Oral Health Service also comprises of several fixed and mobile school dental clinics. 

About the role:

Provide high quality general dental practitioner oral health services to the eligible population as well as providing professional support to all streams within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Oral Health Service.

• Demonstrated knowledge, clinical skills, and competence to provide all clinical procedures within the general dental scope of practice including dental extractions, direct restorations, dentures, preventive dentistry, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to patient needs and complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in relevant professional development and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including liaising effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.

About you:

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
  • Possession of a licence to use radiation apparatus for dental purposes is required.
  • The successful applicant must complete an application for a Medicare provider number for a dentist for the required location/s within CQHHS Oral Health Services.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $170,573 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.45 - $75.39 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E638813

Applications close: Thursday, 12 June 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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• RK5E638813 - Dentist Cap Coast (PDF, 367KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants