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Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist, Oral Health - Innisfail/Tully
Innisfail/Tully
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An exciting opportunity exists to join Oral Health Services as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist. This role contributes to the delivery of high‑quality oral health care to eligible clients of Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services by providing dental therapy and dental hygiene services. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective and patient‑centred care.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH680786 |
| Closing date | 05-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Dr Philip Boxsell |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4505 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Oral Health Services form part of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) and provide public dental care to eligible adults and children across Far North Queensland. Services are delivered through a network of community, school‑based and outreach dental clinics, including Cairns North and multiple rural and remote locations.
The unit delivers preventive, general and emergency oral health services and is supported by multidisciplinary teams consisting of dentists, oral health therapists, dental assistants and administrative staff. Oral Health Services are committed to improving oral health outcomes, reducing health inequities and delivering care aligned with Queensland Health policies and CHHHS priorities.
Innisfail Hospital is a larger hospital facility located in Innisfail. We have 24 hour accident and emergency care as well as many clinics and other specialists.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Deliver quality dental therapy services and oral health promotion (and Dental Hygiene services for Oral Health Therapists) to eligible clients under the current Legislative Acts and Code of Practice in accordance with registration requirements of the AHPRA.
- Actively participate and work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strive to meet oral health targets within relevant time frames whilst maintaining quality clinical outcomes and utilising resources to full capacity and designated purpose.
- Actively pursue professional development to maintain recognised standards in general oral health care and health promotion.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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