Dental Assistant

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 - There are two (2) permanent full-time roles and one (1) permanent part-time role, working 64 hours per fortnight.

About the service

The Townsville Oral Health Service is responsible for services provided from:

• Community/Hospital based clinics in Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Cardwell, Ayr, Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond.
• Townsville Correctional Centre.
• Cleveland Youth Detention Centre.
• Fixed School clinics in Townsville, Ingham and Ayr.
• Mobile clinics based in Townsville, Ingham, Ayr and Charters Towers, which visit primary schools located within the boundaries of the Townsville H.H.S. on a scheduled basis.
• Limited visiting services are provided to various Residential Aged Care Facilities.

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. and $34.53-$36.30 p.h. (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: Breanna Houghton on (07) 4433 9921 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674780

Applications close:  Monday, 16 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.