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Senior Dentist - Townsville


Oral Health Services, Women’s and Children’s Service Group, Townsville

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Dentistry
Classification DO2
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV690186
Closing date 03-Sep-2026
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Nick Hiku
Contact details 07 4433 9923
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About your opportunity

Permanent full-time position 

Join Townsville Oral Health Services and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care across North Queensland.

As a Dental Officer, you will provide general oral health services and clinical leadership to eligible adults and children, working as part of a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a diverse caseload across hospital, community, school, and outreach settings, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional care and improving oral health outcomes within the public health system.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

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
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

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.
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current annual license certificate is mandatory.
  • Possession of a current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral)
  • There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Qld Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Qld Health.
  • Travel across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service may be a requirement of this role.
  • Position may require rostering at various locations across Townsville Hospital and Health Services.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Melissa Crawford on (07) 4433 9960.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV690186

Applications close: Thursday, 3 September 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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