Dentist

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Generous salary sacrificing options

Parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Oral Health Service delivers high-quality dental care across the Central Queensland region, including Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton. You will provide general dentistry—from preventive care to extractions and dentures—with referrals to specialists when needed.

You’ll supervise dental students, participate in professional development, and contribute to outreach clinics across CQ with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Registered Dentist with AHPRA and current annual practising certificate.
• Licence to use dental radiation equipment.
• Ready to obtain Medicare provider number for CQHHS locations.
• Experience in general dentistry including extractions, restorations, dentures and preventive dentistry; strong public health dentistry understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general dentistry to eligible patients across CQ including preventive care, restorations, extractions and dentures.
• Provide referrals to specialists when needed and supervise dental students where appropriate.
• Support outreach clinics and rotate across Capricorn Coast Community Dental Clinic; participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication

Public health dentistry

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

About us: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.And we don't stop there! 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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693469Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026#YeppoonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.