Townsville Oral Health Services are seeking an experience Principal Dental Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a Fixed Term Temporary full-time role.

An exciting leadership opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead the Dental Assistant workforce across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

About the opportunity

Fixed Term Temporary full-time from 28/09/2026 - 24/09/2027 with possible extension of an additional 12 months

An exciting leadership opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead the Dental Assistant workforce across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The role is responsible for maintaining appropriate clinical and professional standards for Dental Assistant service provision, including infection and prevention control standards. The role also provides expert advice on dental equipment, consumables and radiation safety.

The position collaborates with the Manager and Clinical Director as well as other senior members of the team to deliver Oral Health Services in alignment with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service Strategic Plan, the Operational Plan and the Townsville Oral Health Service Model of Care.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare workplace, 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.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $ - $ p.f. (CA5)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Locality allowance
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

- Previous experience in Dental Assisting is essential.
- 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.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a C class motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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📌 Principal Senior Dental Assistant - Townsville Oral Health
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville