Take the next step in your oral health career with a role that blends clinical excellence, education and teamwork.

This position attracts Oral Health Therapists and Dental Therapists to deliver high-quality care in line with Dental Board of Australia standards while empowering individuals and communities through evidence-based oral health education and promotion.

With opportunities to strengthen your professional skills, engage in ongoing development and build leadership capability, you’ll grow while making a meaningful difference to community health. This permanent role will really give your career something to smile about.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services is all about keeping smiles healthy and communities happy 😁 We deliver evidence-based dental care and prevention to our eligible patients, while making sure our waitlists stay fair and accessible for everyone. Behind the scenes, we're just as focused on creating a supportive, positive workplace for our team.

Our services stretch right across Central Queensland, with adult clinics, school dental clinics and even dental vans on the move. From Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast to Gladstone, Emerald, Blackwater, Biloela and beyond (yes, even out to Woorabinda and the Capricornia Correctional Centre), we're bringing dental care to where it's needed most.

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About the role:

Make a real difference, one smile at a time 😄 This role is all about delivering high-quality oral health care within your scope as an Oral Health or Dental Therapist, while also championing good oral health across our Central Queensland communities.

You'll spend most of your time caring for kids and teens, working across fixed clinics and mobile dental vans to bring dental care straight to schools and local communities—because access should be easy, not a mission. From check-ups to prevention, you'll help set young patients up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Depending on your qualifications and service needs, you may also get the chance to support adult clinics, adding even more variety to your role.

About you:

• Possession of a Certificate in Dental Therapy (or equivalent) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental therapist.
• Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) and registration within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority is mandatory.
• Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy students in their final year of study are also eligible to apply.
• New graduates will have the opportunity to apply for entry into the Early Career Dental Practitioner Program (ECDPP), this program will provide opportunities in consolidating clinical skills, rotations in specialist clinics, mentoring, peer networking, regular case discussions, communication and wellbeing workshops, and career planning for the public sector.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $81,110 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) GL6C677783

Applications close: Thursday, 23 April 2026

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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.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6C677783 - Dental Therapist (PDF)
  
  GL6C677783 - Oral Health Therapist (PDF)