Oral Health Therapist Clinical/Dental Therapist , Queensland Health

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Permanent full time opportunity available 

To provide high quality Oral Health Therapy services within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), at fixed and mobile dental clinics to eligible clients of the Oral Health Program, as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $132,730 p.a., comprising base salary range of $76,747 - $116,332p.a. (+ any other applicable allowances/benefits) (HP3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts 

About the role

• Deliver base level oral health therapy clinical services, professional leadership and health promotion within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
• As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical judgment and more complex clinical decision making on a daily basis, adapting clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence gained through professional development or formal qualifications.

Role requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to possess a minimum Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Registration as a Dental Practitioner (Oral Health Therapist) with the Australian Dental Board is required. Consideration may be given to applicants who are enrolled in their final year of a bachelor's degree, accredited by the Australian Dental Council, and who would subsequently qualify for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental Practitioner (Oral Health Therapist). 
• Appointment to this position requires possession of an appropriate Use License issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact Jenny Page on . Applications close on Sunday 26 May 2024. 

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.