Oral Health Therapist Clinical/Dental Therapist

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

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

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).  A future appointment may be considered upon providing satisfactory evidence for all mandatory requirements. 

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

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 07 4433 9***. Applications close on Sunday 28th April 2024 

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