Dental Assistant

About Oral Health Services:

Oral Health is one of the many primary health care services which sit under the Health and Wellbeing 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 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.

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: $68,471 to $72,059 p.a. (CA3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

• Provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard.
• Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control, to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service.

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Phoebe Marten on (07) 4783 0***.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690972

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.