Dental Assistant - Townsville Oral Health Services

About the opportunity  

To provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.

Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a temporary full-time role, commencing ASAP - 30/06/2026, with a possibility of an extension up to 12 months.

About the service

Oral Health is one of the many primary health care services which sit under the Women's and Children's Service Group Corporate and Clinical Governance Structure. The Townsville Oral Health Service is responsible for the provision of oral health services across the greater Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Due to the distance from a private dental surgery, non-eligible patients are also able to access the visiting Oral Health service at Hughenden and Richmond on a fee for service basis.

The Oral Health Unit in Corporate Office advocates facilitates and supports the state-wide delivery of Oral Health services and the achievements of targets in Oral Health treatment and prevention.

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: $2624.50 - $2759.10  p.f. (CA3)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
• Possession of a ‘C' Class drivers' licence is highly desirable.
• Undertake training and travel associated within Townsville Hospital and Health Service Policy.
• Working across the different clinics in the Townsville region is a requirement of this role and the potential of an overnight travel to our Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island clinics.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Hayley Purnell on (07) 4433 9921 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674641

Applications close:  Sunday, 15 February 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.