Senior Dental Officer - Ingham

About the opportunity:

The Senior Dentist in Ingham leads the oral health team to provide contemporary public oral health services to adults and children.

This senior dental practitioner position is ideal for experienced dentists ready to take the next step in their career. 

This exciting opportunity is now available in Ingham, within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, to lead high-quality oral health care services. Based in the picturesque town of Ingham, this senior clinical role offers hands on patient care and a leadership opportunity to shape the future of public oral health services in the region.  Ingham provides the perfect balance for work and lifestyle with its lush landscapes, natural beauty with close access to the coast and just over an hour's drive to a thriving regional city.

We'd love to hear from if you are highly organised, proactive, and passionate about leading an excellent team to improve community health.

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).

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $158,532 to $170,285 p.a. (DO2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• 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.
• Current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Travel acorss the Townsville Hospital and Health Service may be a requirement of this role.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

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

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV693182

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 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.