Senior Dentist, Queensland Health

2 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Come deliver smiles in North Queensland

Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service's

team today

and help us to provide free public dental care

to eligible members of the community.

About the work unit / facility:

Oral Health is one of the many primary health care services which sit under the Women and Children's Service Group Corporate and Clinical Governance Structure. The Townsville Oral Health Service is responsible for the provision of oral health services across the greater Townsville University Hospital and Health Service.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements ( ).

  • Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (DO2)
  • Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing ( ) options may be available

About your opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality oral health services by providing clinical leadership and general practitioner oral health services to eligible adults and children within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region.

Requirements:

  • Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
  • There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Queensland Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Queensland Health.
  • Possession of class C drivers' licence.
  • Travel is a requirement of this role.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including a criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Dr. Nick Hiku on

Apply ONLINE: ( )

Applications close: Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.



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