Oral Health Therapist - Senior

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.

Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance 
• Plus great Salary Packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

• Deliver high quality Oral Health Therapy services within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), at fixed and mobile dental clinics to eligible clients, as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote oral health at an individual, community, and population level within the THHS.
• Provide leadership in the provision of evidence based dental and oral health therapy practice and education, and support students and less experienced oral health practitioners.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of health promotion and quality improvement activities within the School Dental Service.

Requirements:

• 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.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Georgia Guglielmucci on (07) 4433 9926.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674732

Applications close: 02/03/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.