Dental Technician - Senior

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service seeks a Senior Dental Technician to join the Oral Health team at Kirwan Health Campus on a permanent full-time basis.

Deliver high quality patient centred care within Oral Health in Townsville, with travel to other clinics within the catchment as needed.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient centred care within Oral Health in Townsville.
• Travel to other clinics to deliver services within the Townsville catchment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Mandatory registration (if applicable)

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Dental Technician - Senior to join the team within Oral Health at the Kirwan Health Campus on a permanent full-time basis.

Deliver high quality patient centred care within Oral Health in Townsville.

About your opportunity:

This role is part of the team within the Townsville Oral Health Service (TOHS) and located at our Kirwan Dental Clinic. We are searching for a skilled and knowledgeable individual who is organised, shows initiative, exhibits diligence, is self-motivated and passionate about Dental Laboratory services in a public health setting. The applicant should have an excellent work ethic, a high level of interpersonal skills, excellent manual dexterity, and a good sense of workload priority. The ideal candidate ultimately values delivering high quality patient centred care efficiently, and to be able to work as an effective member of a small team and be able to travel to other clinics to deliver services within the Townsville catchment.

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.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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: $80,016 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• 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.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.