Oral Health Therapist
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 4 days ago
About the work unit / facility
Oral Health Services
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).
Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development allowance and leave
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
Deliver high-quality Oral Health Therapy services across fixed and mobile dental clinics within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), supporting eligible clients of the Oral Health Program as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Promote oral health across individual, community, and population levels within THHS under Queensland Health.
Requirements:
A Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Registered as a Dental Practitioner (Oral Health Therapist) with the Australian Dental Board. Final-year students in an ADC-accredited program may be considered, pending eligibility for AHPRA registration and provision of required documentation.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Georgia Guglielmucci on 07 4433 9926.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV667464
Applications close: 20/11/2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
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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