Be responsible for the delivery of community and school based oral health services in order to optimise the oral health of the eligible population. Provide a sound standard of oral health care to all eligible clients of the community oral health service and child and adolescent oral health service.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Oral Health Therapists to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver sound knowledge using clinical and problem-solving skills in oral health therapy clinical services, health promotion and public health
• Utilise an understanding of oral health reporting and information management systems
• Provide counsel and ethical decision making regarding oral health clinical services
• Actively participate in developing and implementing programs and innovative approaches to prevent oral disease

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Oral Health (or equivalent)
• AHPRA Registration
• Appropriate User License issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• While not mandatory, additional scope of practice in Adult Restorative and Orthodontics would be highly regarded

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time and temporary part time (Three permanent full time positions, or several part time positions, minimum 45.6 hrs p.f. Temporary positions up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $79 051 - $116 189 per annum, or $3 030 - $4 453.50 per fortnight, or $39.86 - $58.59 per hour

About Us

Delivering outstanding Oral Health services is just one of the ways that we care for our Gold Coast community. Our passion for people is reflected in the way we do our work and live our values every day. We value and nurture our team members so that they can provide quality value based dental care to our patients. Our focus on healthcare means we expect our staff to deliver the care the patients need, no more and no less, to achieve the quality of life for our Gold Coast community.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 24 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC645479

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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

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

• GC645479 - RD (PDF, 357KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants