Oral Health Therapist

About the role

As a Permanent Full-Time Oral Health Therapist, you'll provide high-quality, evidence based oral health therapy and dental hygiene services to patients of Queensland Health. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to practise across a broad scope, deliver oral health promotion in schools and communities and travel to remote locations to make a genuine difference where your skills are needed most. With ongoing mentoring from experienced senior clinicians, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while enjoying the rewarding lifestyle that comes with living and working in Mount Isa.

• Deliver diverse clinical care while promoting lifelong oral health through education and community outreach programs.
• Work alongside experienced dentists, oral health professionals and multidisciplinary teams with ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Experience the unique lifestyle of Mount Isa and North West Queensland, offering affordable living, short commutes, stunning natural landscapes and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
• Enjoy the satisfaction of improving access to essential oral health services for rural and remote communities while building a rewarding long-term career.

Working with us

• Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
• Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification, current registration with AHPRA as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Possession of a current dental radiation use licence from Radiation Health (Queensland Health) appropriate to the position.
• This position is required to work across the various facilities throughout North West Hospital and Health Service.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dr Saman Zahedi on (07) •••• •493.

Applications close: Friday, 21 August 2026.