Job details

About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

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.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $158,532 to $170,285 p.a. (DO2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Rural incentive (17% of base salary) + PDL allowance
• Attractive Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity
The Senior Dentist based in Ingham leads a multidisciplinary oral health team in delivering contemporary public dental services to both adults and children.

This position is well suited to experienced dental practitioners seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to advance their leadership career in a regional setting.

An exciting opportunity now exists within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service to take a senior clinical role based in the scenic town of Ingham. The successful applicant will provide hands-on patient care while shaping the future of public oral health services in the region.

Located in tropical North Queensland, Ingham offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle framed by sugarcane fields, tropical rainforests, and nearby beaches—paired with a cost of living that remains well below the national average. Just over an hour's drive from the thriving regional city of Townsville, it's an ideal location for professionals seeking balance between career and lifestyle.

If you are highly organised, proactive, and passionate about leading a team committed to improving community health, we'd love to hear from you!

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).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?
Enquiries: Melissa Crawford on (07) 4433 9960.
Applications close: 11/08/2025
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV645558

Recruitment Agency referrals 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.

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
  
  Living in Ingham_Brochure (PDF, 8.09MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DO2 - Senior Dentist - Ingham - 30463530 (Word, 453KB)
  Role Description