Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Part time

Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

Classification: HP3

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/TV

Closing date: 10-Sep-2026

Salary Other: $40.35 - $58.59 p.h.

Job duration: 14/09/26 - 27/06/27, poss. ext additional 12-month

Contact person: Georgia Guglielmucci

Contact details: Access the National Relay Service

About the work unit / facility

Oral Health Services provides free public dental care to eligible community members across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) region. The dedicated team promotes, maintains and improves oral health through prevention, disgnosis, treatment and health promotion with services delivered across community and hospital-based clinics, fixed school clinics and mobile dental clinics throughout the region.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville HHS organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.



Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $40.35 to $58.59 p.h. (Classification)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional Development allowance

About your opportunity

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will provide high-quality oral health therapy services to eligible clients across fixed and mobile dental clinics within Townsville HHS. Working as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver clinical services and health promotion, apply evidence-based clinical judgement and contribute to quality service improvement while promoting oral health at an individual, community and population level.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy (or equivalent) and proof of registration (if applicable)
- Possession of a Class C driver's licence
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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