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Dental Technician - Team Leader
Gladstone
Bright smiles start here - and you could be the one shaping them!
Be the leader Oral Health Services has been searching for - solving tricky technical challenges, guiding a talented team, and lifting the standard of care across Central Queensland.
Ready to bring your precision to purpose while keeping your work-life balance intact? We’re ready for you too!
Help the community shine - apply now.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6F684544 |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31 December 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Shelda Holman |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 7552 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
At Central Queensland Health, we're all about keeping communities smiling - literally!
From vibrant regional hubs and coastal towns to remote outback communities, our Oral Health team delivers high-quality, accessible dental care that truly makes a difference. Whether it's in our welcoming local clinics or through our mobile dental vans, we're committed to bringing bright smiles to life across the region.
With strong team spirit and a shared dedication to healthier, happier communities, we're here to make every smile count.
Check out CQ's Dental Technician, Kate! > Dental Technician |Instagram
About the role:
- Deliver high-quality, complex dental laboratory technical services across CQ, including performing a diverse range of advanced technical tasks to consistently high standards within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide strong leadership and operational support as the line manager for Senior Dental Technicians, including mentoring, offering technical guidance, and taking responsibility for their day-to-day performance and development.
- Maintain excellent laboratory standards by adhering to service quality requirements, occupational health and safety policies, and infection control procedures, while ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
- Actively contribute to team collaboration, continuous improvement, and service development by prioritising workload, communicating effectively, and participating in quality initiatives and procedural enhancements to support better patient outcomes.
About you:
- Holding a Diploma of Dental Technology or a recognised equivalent qualification is mandatory, and along with this, the possession of demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering high-quality dental laboratory technician services.
- You are committed to continually developing your technical knowledge and skills in dental prosthetics, with the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges to a high standard.
- You possess strong oral and written communication skills and thrive in multidisciplinary team environments, building positive and collaborative working relationships.
- You have a proactive mindset with a genuine commitment to quality improvement and the demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to other dental laboratory technicians.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,042 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6F684544
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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