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Oral health Therapist or Dental Therapist, Oral Health - Atherton and Mareeba
Atherton/Mareeba
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Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Oral Health Tablelands at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist, you will contribute to the provision of a high standard of oral health care to all eligible clients of the Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services through the delivery of dental therapy / dental hygiene services.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684426 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Sue Lorensen-Bryant |
| Contact details | 0417 635 358 Access the National Relay Service |
About Us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Actively pursue professional development to maintain recognised standards in general oral health care and health promotion.
- Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of oral health services
- Provide routine professional advice and information and liaise effectively with clients and their families, with members of the multidisciplinary team and with other health professionals, internal and external stakeholders to enable efficient and improved dental services.
- Provide clear direction to support staff and practical support for other oral heath staff in their responsibility to provide an effective and efficient oral health service.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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