*About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services provides evidence-based dental care and oral health promotion to eligible clients, while keeping access fair and equitable for our community.

Our services reach far and wide, with adult clinics, school dental clinics and mobile dental vans supporting communities from Rockhampton and Gladstone to Emerald, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and beyond.

We're also big on supporting our people, creating a positive, welcoming workplace where staff can do great work and feel part of the team.

About the role

Keep smiles healthy! Deliver high-quality oral health or dental therapy to eligible clients, while helping people understand how to look after their teeth and gums.

Take care on the road. Provide care to children and adolescents through school-based and mobile dental clinics, helping bring dental services closer to the communities that need them.

Make a difference early. Support better oral health outcomes for children and young people by providing accessible, individualised care and promoting healthy habits.

Mix it up! Depending on your qualifications, scope of practice and service needs, you may also provide care in adult dental clinics , giving you plenty of variety in your day.

About you

Hold the relevant Dental Therapy or Bachelor of Oral Health qualification and AHPRA registration, along with the required Radiation Use Licence. Final-year Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy students are also encouraged to apply.

New graduates can apply for the Early Career Dental Practitioner Program, with mentoring, specialist rotations, peer networking, case discussions and career development opportunities.





Bring strong clinical skills, communication and teamwork, with the ability to work independently, make sound decisions and build great relationships across the service.

A commitment to career development, continuous learning and quality improvement is key, along with the ability to support, mentor and inspire less experienced staff and students.

What we offer

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,047 p.m. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.58 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) RK6J694427

Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*

📌 Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton