Step into a rewarding Senior Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist role offering autonomy, leadership and day-to-day operational management, while building a diverse and exciting career portfolio.

Working across fixed and mobile dental clinics, no two days are the same as you deliver essential Dental/Oral Therapy services to children and adolescents across schools and communities, with opportunities to provide adult care depending on qualifications and service needs. You’ll bring advanced oral therapy expertise while mentoring staff and students, supporting service improvement initiatives and promoting positive oral health outcomes across the region. Located in Emerald, you’ll enjoy a relaxed community lifestyle, affordable living, outdoor adventure and more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Apply today and make a real difference while advancing your career!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services is committed to delivering evidence-based dental care and oral health promotion to eligible community members while maintaining fair and equitable access to services. Operating across a wide network of adult clinics, school dental clinics, and mobile dental vans throughout Central Queensland, the team supports communities from Rockhampton and Gladstone to Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda, and beyond. With a strong focus on patient care, community wellbeing, and a supportive workplace culture, Oral Health Services plays an important role in improving oral health outcomes across the region.

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About the role:

• Deliver high-quality Dental Therapy/Oral Health Therapy services to eligible patients within your professional scope of practice.
• Promote oral health and preventive care through education and engagement at both individual and community levels.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise, mentoring, and support to less experienced clinicians.
• Primarily deliver dental care to children and adolescents through fixed and mobile dental clinics, improving access across schools and communities.
• Contribute to adult dental services where appropriate, based on qualifications, approved scope of practice, and service needs.

About you:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health / Dental Therapy (or equivalent) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority is mandatory.
• Bring your extensive oral health therapy knowledge, clinical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and risk management in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrate your excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with experience supervising staff and collaborating effectively across all levels.
• Bring your proven commitment to continuous professional development, clinical excellence, mentoring, and leading service improvements to support positive patient and team outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional development leave
• Professional development allowance
• 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) CH6F684448

Applications close:  Wednesday, 1 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CH6F684448 - Senior Dental Therapist (PDF)
  
  CH6F684448 - Senior Oral Therapist (PDF)