Job details

About the opportunity   

To provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control, to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently. 

Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service.

About the unit

The Oral Health Unit advocates, facilitates and supports the state-wide delivery of Oral Health services and the achievements of targets in Oral Health treatment and prevention.  Public Sector Oral Health Services include, but are not limited to:

• The promotion of Oral Health in the community.
• The education of the community in regard to Oral Health.
• The prevention of Oral disease.
• The diagnosis and treatment and/or referral of all forms of oral disease and conditions.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role, based in Ayr (North Queensland).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville.  Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $2624.50 - $2759.10  p.f.  (CA3)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
• Possession of a ‘C' Class drivers licence is highly desirable.
• Undertake training and travel associated within Townsville Hospital and Health Service Policy.
• Working across the different clinics in the Townsville region is a requirement of this role and the potential of an overnight travel to our Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island clinics.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Renee Connors on (07) 4783 0494 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674778

Applications close:  Saturday, 28 February 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

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  CA3 Dental Assistant (Ay) 30462479 (Word)