Senior Dental Technician, Queensland Health

3 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $80,000 - $100,000 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 your employer

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.

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).

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.

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. (HP3)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus great Salary Sacrificing ( ) options
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

As a Senior Technical Practitioner in a particular technical domain, you will be required to perform more complex and diverse technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day-to-day basis with minimal supervision in the provision of quality technical Oral Health Services.

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate must hold a qualification in Dental Technology.
  • This position may require work in a number of sites in the Townsville Hospital and Health Service catchment area.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Erin Bailey on

Applications close: 28/08/2025

Apply ONLINE: ( )

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

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