Senior Oral Health Therapist / Senior Dental Therapist (Gladstone)

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services is committed to delivering evidence-based dental care and oral health promotion to eligible community members while maintaining fair and equitable access to services. Operating across a wide network of adult clinics, school dental clinics, and mobile dental vans throughout Central Queensland, the team supports communities from Rockhampton and Gladstone to Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda, and beyond. With a strong focus on patient care, community wellbeing, and a supportive workplace culture, Oral Health Services plays an important role in improving oral health outcomes across the region.

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About the role:

• Deliver high-quality Dental Therapy/Oral Health Therapy services to eligible patients within your professional scope of practice.
• Promote oral health and preventive care through education and engagement at both individual and community levels.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise, mentoring, and support to less experienced clinicians.
• Primarily deliver dental care to children and adolescents through fixed and mobile dental clinics, improving access across schools and communities.
• Contribute to adult dental services where appropriate, based on qualifications, approved scope of practice, and service needs.

About you:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health / Dental Therapy (or equivalent) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority is mandatory.
• Bring your extensive oral health therapy knowledge, clinical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and risk management in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrate your excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with experience supervising staff and collaborating effectively across all levels.
• Bring your proven commitment to continuous professional development, clinical excellence, mentoring, and leading service improvements to support positive patient and team outcomes.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $13,113 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6F684440

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

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