Exciting permanent full time role as the Senior Dental Technician - Don’t miss your chance!

This role is perfect for someone who loves solving complex technical challenges and taking pride in high-quality work. You’ll work independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary Oral Health team, managing diverse technical tasks, prioritising daily workflows, and keeping lab standards spotless.

Strong communication, adaptability, and a positive attitude are key as you contribute to continuous improvement, new technologies, and better patient care. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and being part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, this is a great chance to step up and make this role yours.

Job details

About us:

We provide a range of free dental services to eligible people living in Central Queensland. We provide services for adults in community dental clinics and children in mobile dental vans or school clinics.

About the role:

To perform complex and diverse technical tasks with minimal supervision in the provision of quality technical oral health services to clients to Central Queensland Health Oral Health Services.

• Contribute to the maintenance of clean and hygienic laboratory conditions, including the individual work area and participate in daily laboratory cleaning duties.
• Actively contribute to a positive Oral Health team environment, working cooperatively including the acceptance of changes in procedures, processes, organisational goals, and changes in technologies.

About you:

• Diploma of Dental Technology through Southbank TAFE or relevant recognised equivalent qualification is mandatory for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the provision of high-quality dental technician services.
• Demonstrated ability to attain and continually develop technical knowledge and skills in dental prosthetics.
• Proven high level oral and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Well-developed ability to identify opportunities for improvement and a demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6A674397

Applications close: Monday, 23 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6A674397 - Senior Dental Technician (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)