At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality dental care and support outreach clinics across Central Queensland.
- Company: Central Queensland Oral Health Service focused on accessible dental care for communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team making a real difference in community oral health.
- Qualifications: Registered Dentist with AHPRA and experience in general dentistry.
The predicted salary is between 64.47 - 75.39 $ per hour.
Central Queensland Oral Health Service is all about making quality dental care accessible to our communities. We provide fair and equitable oral health services, delivering evidence-based treatment while creating a supportive and positive workplace for our teams. Across Central Queensland, our service reaches communities far and wide through 11 community dental clinics, including Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda and Capricornia Correctional Centre. Our fixed and mobile school dental clinics help bring oral health care closer to children and families across the region.
About the role:
- Deliver great dental care. Provide high-quality general dentistry to eligible patients, from preventive care and restorations to extractions and dentures, with referrals to specialists when needed.
- Keep growing your skills. Work alongside experienced clinicians, supervise dental students where appropriate, participate in professional development and expand your clinical experience, including Regional or General Anaesthesia where trained.
- Take dentistry beyond the clinic. Work across Central Queensland, primarily at the Capricorn Coast Community Dental Clinic, with opportunities to support outreach clinics in places such as Biloela, Woorabinda and Mount Morgan. Some travel and stays of up to five business days may be required.
- Be part of something bigger. Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team to improve oral health services, promote healthy smiles, contribute to quality improvement and build strong partnerships across the community.
About you:
- You're a registered Dentist with AHPRA, hold a current annual practising certificate and have the required licence to use dental radiation equipment. You'll also be ready to obtain a Medicare provider number for the relevant CQHHS locations.
- You're confident across the general dental scope of practice, including extractions, restorations, dentures and preventive dentistry, with a strong understanding of public health dentistry.
- Understand patient needs, communicate with care and can confidently respond to concerns while working within relevant dental legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
- Enjoy working with oral health and multidisciplinary teams, build positive relationships across the organisation and are committed to professional development, continuous learning and great communication.
What we offer:
- Total remuneration value of up to $170,573 p.a. is comprised of an hourly rate between $64.47 - $75.39 p.h., 12.75% employer superannuation contribution, and 17.5% leave loading.
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities.
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety.
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Fitness Passport.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: 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.
Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026
For assistance: Contact ***************@health.qld.gov.au Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693469
Dentist in Yeppoon employer: Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
At Central Queensland Oral Health Service, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and positive workplace culture. Our Graduate Dentist role in Rockhampton offers extensive professional development opportunities, including participation in the Queensland Health Early Career Dental Practitioner Program and access to statewide mentoring. With competitive remuneration, flexible work-life balance, and a commitment to employee growth, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on community oral health.
Contact Details:
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
