Senior Oral Health Therapist / Senior Dental Therapist

Ready to take your oral health career somewhere different? Head to Emerald! This is your opportunity to step into a senior role where your clinical expertise, leadership and ideas can make a genuine difference for the children and families in our community.
You’ll deliver care through schools and community clinics, mentor clinicians and students, champion oral health and help drive service improvement. With professional development leave and an allowance, plus the flexibility to work permanent or temporary, full or part time, there’s room to shape the role around you. Trade the city rush for regional opportunity — Emerald is calling!

Central Queensland Oral Health Services brings dental care closer to the communities of Central Queensland, supporting eligible clients through adult and school dental clinics and mobile dental vans. With services spanning Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda and Capricornia Correctional Centre, the team plays an important role in improving oral health across the region. Alongside evidence-based care and health promotion, the service is committed to fair access for the community and creating a workplace where staff feel supported and valued.

• Provide Oral Health Therapy/Dental Therapy within your scope of practice, primarily supporting children and adolescents through fixed and mobile clinics across schools and communities.
• Use advanced clinical skills to provide senior clinical leadership, guidance and support to less experienced clinicians, with potential to provide adult dental care depending on qualifications and service needs.
• Promote good oral health at an individual and community level while contributing to professional development, clinical research and knowledge sharing.
• Provide operational supervision, mentor students and staff, contribute to recruitment and performance, and help build a positive, collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor of Oral Health/Dental Therapy, current AHPRA registration and the required Radiation Use Licence.
• High-level Oral Health Therapy knowledge, skills and experience, with a commitment to maintaining and advancing clinical standards.
• Able to work autonomously while providing day-to-day operational leadership, supervision and support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Builds effective relationships across all levels, communicates confidently and provides clinical supervision, mentoring and positive role modelling to other oral health professionals.
• Actively embraces professional development, research and continuous learning, with the ability to lead change and drive quality and service improvements.

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development leave and allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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.

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 ••••@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6H690672

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026

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