Senior Dental Officer - Ingham

About your opportunity

Permanent full-time position 

The Senior Dentist based in Ingham leads a multidisciplinary oral health team in delivering contemporary public dental services to both adults and children.

This position is well suited to experienced dental practitioners seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to advance their leadership career in a regional setting. An exciting opportunity now exists within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service to take a senior clinical role based in the scenic town of Ingham. The successful applicant will provide hands-on patient care while shaping the future of public oral health services in the region.

Located in tropical North Queensland, Ingham offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle framed by sugarcane fields, tropical rainforests, and nearby beaches—paired with a cost of living that remains well below the national average. Just over an hour's drive from the thriving regional city of Townsville, it's an ideal location for professionals seeking balance between career and lifestyle. If you are highly organised, proactive, and passionate about leading a team committed to improving community health, we'd love to hear from you!

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Explore the Hinchinbrook lifestyle which includes hiking, fishing, and is close to the reef.  Ingham is cultural diverse and has a rich Italian history.  The town of Ingham is just over an hour's drive north from Townsville and offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes.  

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $158,532 to $170,285 p.a. (DO2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Appointment to this position requires possession of a tertiary qualification in dentistry from a recognised institution and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current annual license certificate is mandatory.
• Possession of a current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral)
• There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Qld Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Qld Health.
• Travel across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service may be a requirement of this role.
• Position may require rostering at various locations across Townsville Hospital and Health Services.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Melissa Crawford on (07) 4433 9960.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV690184

Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 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.