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Dental Assistant - Townsville Oral Health Services
Kirwan Health Campus
TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced and client focused Dental Assistant to join Oral Health Services team located at Kirwan Health Campus on a permanent full-time basis. The Dental Assistant provides assistance in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV648860 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Libby McDonald |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9921 Access the National Relay Service |
About the opportunity
To provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.
Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service.
About your new employer
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security and a family-friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $2624.50 to $2759.10 p.f. (CA3)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
- Possession of a ‘C' Class drivers' licence is highly desirable.
- Undertake training and travel associated within Townsville Hospital and Health Service Policy.
- Working across the different clinics in the Townsville region is a requirement of this role and the potential of an overnight travel to our Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island clinics.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check (for employees required to provide a service to Eventide RACF, Parklands RACF, Richmond MPHS and Hughenden MPHS):- As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
- Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
- This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Libby McDonald on (07) 4433 9921
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV648860
Applications close: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CA3 Dental Assistant (Oral Health Services) 30463240 32116928 (Word, 413KB)
Role Description
