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Senior Dental Technician
Oral Health Services, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville
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Come deliver smiles in North Queensland! |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV654416 |
| Closing date | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT 19/06/2026 (poss extn additional 12 mths ) |
| Contact person | Erin Bailey |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9903 Access the National Relay Service |
About your employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
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. 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: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
As a Senior Technical Practitioner in a particular technical domain, you will be required to perform more complex and diverse technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day-to-day basis with minimal supervision in the provision of quality technical Oral Health Services.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate must hold a qualification in Dental Technology.
- This position may require work in a number of sites in the Townsville Hospital and Health Service catchment area.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Erin Bailey on (07) 4433 9903
Applications close: 28/08/2025
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV654416
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.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
HP3 Senior Dental Technician 30497102 (Word, 427KB)
Role Description
