Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Senior Dental Officer

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Ingham, North Queensland (Located 1 hours north of Townsville)

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality oral health services within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service by providing clinical leadership and general practitioner oral health services to eligible adults and children. The role is also responsible for providing functional management at a senior level to the Ingham oral health.

Travel across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service may be a requirement of this role.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $194,288 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $158,532 to $170,285 p.a. (DO2.1 – DO2.3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• There is a 10% rural and remote incentive alllowance for Dental Officers in Ingham
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Appointment to this position requires possession of a tertiary qualification in dentistry from a recognised institution and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current annual license certificate is mandatory.
• Possession of a current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral)
• There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Qld Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Qld Health.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class ‘C' motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Allison Perry on (07) 4433 9960.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV625234

Applications close: Tuesday, 1 April 2025