Are you a Senior Dentist or Lead Clinician ready to elevate your career without the financial risk of private practice ownership?

As our Principal Dentist in Rockhampton, you will step into a pure clinical leadership role where your advanced expertise shapes the future of oral health across Central Queensland. Focus entirely on patient outcomes and mentoring, backed by relocation and accommodation support. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with short commutes and a supportive team.

Ready to lead without overheads? Join us.

Job details

Step into a rewarding clinical legacy with Central Queensland Health.

Designed for an experienced Senior Dentist, this influential role lets you operate at the peak of your clinical scope with zero delegated financial or HR management responsibilities. You will head our Senior Leadership Team as a vital clinical advisor, guiding evidence-based care and treating complex, high-risk cases.

Your primary impact lies in education—leading our annual graduate mentoring program to empower early-career dentists. Focus entirely on clinical excellence and mentorship.

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Service is proud to provide accessible, equitable, and high-quality oral health care across a network of nine community clinics, alongside fixed and mobile school services. We are a purpose-driven team operating within a strong public health framework, deeply committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration and continuous professional development. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every clinician is empowered to deliver amazing care. 

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality general dental services, including advanced assessments, complex extractions, and minor oral surgery.
• Provide comprehensive dental treatment for patients under general anaesthesia and relative analgesia.
• Manage complex, high-risk clinical referrals from Senior Dentists and Dentists across the service.
• Provide expert clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Dentists, Dental Prosthetists, and Students.
• Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of the annual graduate mentoring program.
• Provide expert clinical advice to the Oral Health Service Manager to guide strategic, operational planning.
• Maintain contemporary, evidence-based practice through continuous professional development and clinical guidelines.

About you:

• You hold advanced clinical skills across the full general dental scope, including minor oral surgery.
• You are a proven mentor passionate about supervising students and leading junior clinicians toward independent practice.
• You possess a deep understanding of public health dentistry and publicly funded health systems.
• You exhibit sound clinical judgment and risk management principles when managing complex, high-risk cases.
• You bring exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• You hold current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• You possess, or can obtain, a radiation apparatus user licence and a Medicare provider number.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $207,702 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $89.07 - $91.81 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
• Paid professional development leave and allowance
• Rural and remote allowance (additional 10% of base salary)
• Relocation assistance & accommodation assistance
• 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)

Applications close: Sunday, 5 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6D680679 - Principal Dentist (PDF)