About us

Central Queensland Oral Health Service provides accessible, evidence-based dental care to eligible communities across the region, with a network of community, fixed and mobile dental clinics throughout Central Queensland.

Based primarily at Emerald Community Dental Clinic, you'll join a supportive multidisciplinary Oral Health team committed to high-quality public dental care, career development and creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.

About the role

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Dentist seeking a senior role without the commitment of a traditional full-time position.

As Senior Dentist, you'll combine hands-on clinical practice with clinical leadership, mentoring and operational support for the Emerald Oral Health team. You'll provide high-quality general dental services, manage more complex clinical presentations and support the development of dentists, dental students and other oral health clinicians.

You'll also contribute to service planning, patient flow, quality improvement and the broader strategic direction of Oral Health Services across Central Queensland. The position is primarily based in Emerald, with occasional work or travel to other CQHHS Oral Health facilities where required.

And there are some great additional benefits:

15% rural and remote allowance in addition to base salary

Paid professional development leave and professional development allowance

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements

Short-term accommodation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements A genuinely flexible opportunity to maintain senior clinical and leadership experience alongside other professional or personal commitments.

About you

You're an experienced Dentist who enjoys both clinical practice and supporting others to develop.



You'll bring advanced general dental skills, confidence managing complex cases and the ability to provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision within a multidisciplinary oral health team.

You'll have robust communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of public health dentistry and the ability to work independently while contributing to quality improvement and effective service delivery.

Current registration as a Dentist with AHPRA and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory, along with a licence to use radiation apparatus for dental purposes.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $1,704 p.m. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $79.95 - $85.88 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6I693131

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

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📌 Senior Dentist (Emerald) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton