Dental Technician - Team Leader

About us:

At Central Queensland Health, we're all about keeping communities smiling - literally!

From vibrant regional hubs and coastal towns to remote outback communities, our Oral Health team delivers high-quality, accessible dental care that truly makes a difference. Whether it's in our welcoming local clinics or through our mobile dental vans, we're committed to bringing bright smiles to life across the region.

With strong team spirit and a shared dedication to healthier, happier communities, we're here to make every smile count.

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About the role:

• Deliver high-quality, complex dental laboratory technical services across CQ, including performing a diverse range of advanced technical tasks to consistently high standards within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide strong leadership and operational support as the line manager for Senior Dental Technicians, including mentoring, offering technical guidance, and taking responsibility for their day-to-day performance and development.
• Maintain excellent laboratory standards by adhering to service quality requirements, occupational health and safety policies, and infection control procedures, while ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Actively contribute to team collaboration, continuous improvement, and service development by prioritising workload, communicating effectively, and participating in quality initiatives and procedural enhancements to support better patient outcomes.

About you:

• Holding a Diploma of Dental Technology or a recognised equivalent qualification is mandatory, and along with this, the possession of demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering high-quality dental laboratory technician services.
• You are committed to continually developing your technical knowledge and skills in dental prosthetics, with the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges to a high standard.
• You possess strong oral and written communication skills and thrive in multidisciplinary team environments, building positive and collaborative working relationships.
• You have a proactive mindset with a genuine commitment to quality improvement and the demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to other dental laboratory technicians.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,042 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) GL6F684544

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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