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Senior Dental Officer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Ingham, QLD
A$194,288 p/a + Benefits
Healthcare & Medical → Dental
Full-time
On-site

Posted 18 days ago


The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $194,288 p.a.

  • Salary range: $158,532 - $170,285 p.a.
  • Rural incentive (17% of base salary)
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • PDL allowance
  • On-call and shifts allowances (if applicable)
  • Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available

About the role

  • Provide high quality general dental practitioner oral health services to the eligible population with referral of patients to an appropriate specialist where required. Maintain highly developed clinical skills and personally provide all branches of dentistry customarily performed by a general dental practitioner
  • Provide clinical expertise and leadership for Adult Services and Child and Adolescent Services in rural and remote clinics.
  • Undertake clinical review of assessments required for prioritisation, medical referrals and allocation of waiting list placement.

Role 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.
  • 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.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location
Ingham is a great town located in the heart of tropical North Queensland, offering a lifestyle that blends natural beauty with a welcoming community. With affordable housing, a relaxed pace of life, breathtaking surroundings, and rich cultural heritage, Ingham stands out as one of Australia's most scenic and inclusive regions. Healthcare professionals will find the perfect balance of career fulfillment and a rewarding way of life here. Discover the Hinchinbrook Way

Why Choose Us?

  • Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and 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.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Allison Perry on 07 4433 9960.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV633697

Applications close on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.


About Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Townsville, QLD, Australia

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.

The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.

The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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