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Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification CA2
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC692712
Closing date 08-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Contact person Leesa Tripp
Contact details 0402 263 118
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Dental Assistant Traineeship (Identified) | Weipa

Temporary Full Time position available for 12 months (with possibility of extension)!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Leesa Tripp, 0402 263 118 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

? Weipa: Whether you're a local or looking to relocate, Weipa combines a welcoming community atmosphere with the beauty of remote tropical Queensland. Nestled on the western coast of Cape York, it's the perfect place to enjoy a unique lifestyle while making a real difference in the health and wellbeing of local communities.

What's involved in the Traineeship: The Traineeship is designed to enhance work skill levels and future employment prospects by providing structured entry-level training through undertaking and completion of Certificate III in Dental Assisting. This is done by combining on and off the job instruction to achieve a sound understanding of the Dental Assistant function.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a skilled working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.





You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

- Base salary comprising between $62,622 - $68,040 per annum
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture

Imagine yourself here? Find out about and the and regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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