About us:

At Central Queensland Oral Health Services, we're passionate about keeping our community smiling! We provide evidence-based dental care and oral health education to eligible clients, while maintaining a fair and equitable waitlist and a supportive workplace for our team. From adult and school dental clinics to our mobile dental vans, we deliver services across Central Queensland, including Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald and surrounding communities. Together, we're making healthy smiles happen!

About the role:

Join our team to deliver quality dental care and promote healthy smiles across Central Queensland! You'll primarily work with children and adolescents in our school dental clinics and mobile dental vans, helping make dental care accessible to the communities that need it. Depending on your qualifications, approved scope of practice and service needs, you may also provide care to adults. It's a rewarding opportunity to support healthier smiles, build healthier habits and make a lasting impact across our community!

About you:

- Qualified or nearly there? You're registered with AHPRA as an Oral Health/Dental Therapist, or you're in your final year of a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy. New graduates can also explore our Early Career Dental Practitioner Program to build confidence, strengthen clinical skills and gain valuable experience.
- Ready to make things happen? You can confidently manage your clinical responsibilities, work independently, use sound judgement and stay organised while balancing priorities and working as part of a supportive team.
- A lifelong learner and smile champion! You're passionate about professional development,



evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, with the ability to share your knowledge, support students and mentor less experienced team members.
- A people person and natural leader! You bring strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are ready to contribute to quality improvement, clinical supervision and better oral health outcomes for our Central Queensland communities.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $83,380 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $46.06 - $60.89 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Career 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:
1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6J695508

Applications close: Thursday, 5 November 2026 #Gladstone

📌 Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist (Gladstone) (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Gladstone Central