Oral Health Therapist

About the work unit / facility. Oral Health Services / Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville. About your opportunity. To provide high quality Oral Health Therapy services within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), at fixed and mobile dental clinics to eligible clients of the Oral Health Program, as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

About your new employer. Clinical Excellence. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development. We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional AdvantageA strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.Salary range: $40.35 to 58.59 p.h. (HP3)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available Requirements:Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration.

This position requires the incumbent to possess a minimum Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.Registration as a Dental Practitioner (Oral Health Therapist) with the Australian Dental Board is required.Appointment to this position requires possession of an appropriate Use License issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999.

Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is requir. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:Georgia Guglielmucci on (07) 4433 9926.Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV694980Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026 Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.