Graduate Dentist at Queensland Government

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Short-term accommodation assistance

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development allowance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Generous salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Queensland Government in Rockhampton, QLD, AU is seeking a Graduate Dentist to join the Central Queensland Oral Health Service. Final-year dentistry students are encouraged to apply, with AHPRA registration anticipated by January 2027 and visa sponsorship for eligible applicants.

You will deliver general dentistry—from exams and X-rays to restorations, scaling and simple extractions—and develop skills through mentoring, case discussions and professional development.

Qualifications

• Final-year dentistry students expected to complete qualification in December 2026.
• AHPRA registration by January 2027 is required or anticipated.
• Confident in routine general dentistry: exams, X-rays, restorations, scaling and simple extractions.
• Willing to work across CQ clinics and outreach services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general dentistry from examinations, X-rays and treatment planning to restorations and simple extractions.
• Provide preventive care and engage in professional development, mentoring and feedback.
• Support clinics and outreach services across Central Queensland.

Skills

General dentistry

Examinations and X-rays

Treatment planning

Restorations

Scaling and preventive care

Simple extractions

Patient communication & empathy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Final-year dentistry student

AHPRA registration anticipated by Jan 2027

Job description

Apply for Graduate Dentist at Queensland Government in Rockhampton, QLD, AU. This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. *Alongside our Rockhampton mentoring program, you'll also join the Queensland Health Early Career Dental Practitioner Program , with statewide mentoring, specialist placements in Brisbane and one-on-one guidance from experienced dental specialists. Final-year dentistry students who are expected to complete their dental qualification in December 2026 and obtain AHPRA Registration by January 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from eligible final-year students will be considered and welcomed.

About us: Central Queensland Oral Health Service is all about delivering fair, accessible and evidence-based dental care while creating a supportive and positive workplace for our oral health teams. We're a big team with an even bigger footprint, with 11 community dental clinics across Central Queensland , from Rockhampton and Gladstone to Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda and beyond.

About the role

Deliver great dental care. Provide high-quality general dentistry, from examinations, X-rays and treatment planning to restorations, scaling, preventive care and simple extractions. Keep learning and growing. Build your clinical skills through professional development, mentoring, case discussions and feedback, with optional opportunities to work under relative analgesia or general anaesthesia depending on your training and experience. Take your skills on the road. Based at Rockhampton Community Dental Clinic, you'll also have the opportunity to support clinics and outreach services across CQ , including Yeppoon, Biloela and beyond. Be part of something bigger. Work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care, promote healthy smiles, meet service targets and KPIs, and contribute to quality improvement, safety and better oral health outcomes.

About you

You're a registered Dentist with AHPRA, hold a current practising certificate and can obtain the required Medicare provider number. Confident delivering routine general dentistry, including examinations, X-rays, treatment planning, restorations, scaling and simple extractions. You understand public health dentistry, listen to patients, handle concerns with empathy and work to deliver safe, high-quality care every time. Motivated, collaborative and keen to keep learning. You take feedback on board, communicate well and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Professional Development Leave (3 days per annum)
• Professional Development Allowance
• Rural and Remote Allowance (additional 10% of the base salary - on top of the base salary)
• Relocation Assistance (including contents and car)
• Short Term Accommodation Assistance
• 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: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 #Rockhampton This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*