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-****
Salary Other: $***** - $***** 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 recent employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville HHS organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare workplace, 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.
Growth opportunities 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: $***** to $***** p.h. (Classification)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
*****% 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 ****.
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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