Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $194,288 p.a.

• Salary range: $158,532 - $170,285 p.a.
• Rural incentive (17% of base salary)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• PDL allowance
• On-call and shifts allowances (if applicable)
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About the role

• Provide high quality general dental practitioner oral health services to the eligible population with referral of patients to an appropriate specialist where required. Maintain highly developed clinical skills and personally provide all branches of dentistry customarily performed by a general dental practitioner
• Provide clinical expertise and leadership for Adult Services and Child and Adolescent Services in rural and remote clinics.
• Undertake clinical review of assessments required for prioritisation, medical referrals and allocation of waiting list placement.

Role requirements

• Appointment to this position requires possession of a tertiary qualification in dentistry from a recognised institution and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Possession of a current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral)
• There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Qld Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Qld Health.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location
Ingham is a great town located in the heart of tropical North Queensland, offering a lifestyle that blends natural beauty with a welcoming community. With affordable housing, a relaxed pace of life, beautiful surroundings, and rich cultural heritage, Ingham stands out as one of Australia's most scenic and inclusive regions. Healthcare professionals find the perfect balance of career fulfillment and a rewarding way of life here. Discover the Hinchinbrook Way

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Allison Perry on 07 4433 9960.  

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV633697

Applications close on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for future reference.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DO2 Senior Dental Officer - Ingham 30463530 (Word, 452KB)
  Role Description