Senior Dental Assistant

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

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.

Career Growth and Development

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

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: $76,076 to $81,346 p.a. (CA4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

An exciting opportunity is now available for a motivated and experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join the clinical team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service's Oral Health Services. This role is ideal for individuals who are organised, proactive, and demonstrate a high level of diligence and self-motivation.

Key responsibilities include providing clinical and supervisory leadership to ensure Dental Assistants meet performance objectives, collaborating with the Oral Health Service Senior Management team to ensure the effective delivery of clinical activities and processes, and participating in recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a highly skilled and efficient workforce.

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Libby McDonald on (07) 4433 9927.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675324

Applications close: 23/02/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.