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Senior Dental Assistant


Roma or Charleville by negotiation

South West Hospital and Health Service then a part out of the Your Opportunity on the role description.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Dentistry
Classification CA4
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/SW645827
Closing date 17-Jul-2025
Job duration
Contact person Sophie Hartley
Contact details 07 4624 2716
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Your opportunity

To work as a Senior Clinical Assistant with the South West Hospital and Health Service. You will work as part of the Dental Team to assist in the provision of Oral Health Services. In this role you will operationally assist in the management and professional leadership of Clinical Assistants.

You will contribute by providing a high standard of Clinical Assistance to the work performance and professional development of the Clinical Team that are responsible for the provision of the high standard of general and specialist Oral Health Care to all eligible clients within the SWHHS.

Manage allocated resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels of Clinical Assistants, budget integrity, and high standards of operational performance.

Services within the SWHHS are delivered to variety of work areas including Hospital, Community Health and School program settings.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Charleville - Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

Roma - Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.  

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
  • Supportive workplaces to build your career!
  • Scuff your toes in the red dirt and experience a rural community!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Roma has to offer! - www.romaqueensland.com.au

Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

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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