If you are looking to combine excellent earning potential with an outstanding lifestyle, this could be the perfect opportunity. We are seeking a passionate Dental Practitioner to utilise their skills to make a meaningful impact on oral health services across the Capricorn Region of Queensland, based out of Rockhampton Hospital.

This beautiful region offers stunning natural landscapes, welcoming communities and a great quality of life. Enjoy practising in a profession you love while benefiting from a generous rural and remote allowance in addition to your base salary, along with relocation and accommodation assistance to help make your transition seamless.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Service strives to provide a fair and equitable oral health service to the eligible clientele with emphasis on providing evidence based dental treatment in the context of public health dentistry, whilst maintaining a supportive work environment for the oral health staff.

Oral Health Service in Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) comprises of eleven community dental clinics based within the geographical boundaries of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services, including: Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda and Capricornia Correctional Centre.  In addition to these, CQ Oral Health Service also comprises of several fixed and mobile school dental clinics. 

About the role:

• Possess clinical skills, knowledge and competence in accordance with the level of experience and provide the full range of clinical procedures within the general dental scope of practice. Be proficient in dental extractions, direct restorations, dentures, preventive dentistry.
• This position of Dentist would be required to work mainly at the Rockhampton Community Dental Clinic on a regular basis. Outreach may be required to areas such as Biloela, Woorabinda, and Mount Morgan.
• This role may require travel to outreach clinics involving stays of up to 5 business days at a time and be required to work in a variety of locations throughout the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
• Perform treatment under Relative Analgesia (RA) or under General Anaesthesia (GA) (subject to training and experience).
• Supervise dental students (for clinicians with 3+ years' experience).
• Support the development of district-wide Quality Management Program for implementation across the Central Queensland Oral Health Service.

About you:

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Possession of a licence to use radiation apparatus for dental purposes is required.
• The successful applicant must complete an application for a Medicare provider number for a dentist for the required location/s within CQHHS Oral Health Services.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals, groups and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated good understanding of public health dentistry.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in relevant professional development and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including liaising effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $170,573 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.45 - $75.39 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Paid Professional development leave – 3 days per annum
• Professional development allowance
• Rural and remote allowance – additional 10% of the base salary (on top of the base salary)
• Relocation assistance (including contents and car)
• Accommodation assistance (short term)
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Casual hourly rate of $80.56 - $94.24 p.h. (Including 25% Casual Loading)

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6C678491

Applications close: Monday, 27 April 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6C678491 - Dentist (PDF)