Oral Health Therapist - Senior (Bundaberg)

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service; Queensland; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $162,378 p.a.

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Salary sacrificing options

Clinical development allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service's School Dental Service in Bundaberg is seeking an Oral Health Therapist - Senior to lead and deliver high-quality care to children through school vans and clinics. You will apply your clinical expertise to prevent disease, promote healthy smiles, and support families.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will travel across the Wide Bay region, including rural communities, with accommodation and travel arranged per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent and full registration with AHPRA with current practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality oral health services to eligible clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to School Dental Service provisions across Bundaberg and Wide Bay regions.

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health

Job description

Oral Health Therapist - Senior, HP4, School Dental Service, Oral Health Services, Bundaberg Hospital - H2610WB696021

SHAPE HEALTHY SMILES - MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE!

Lead and deliver high-quality oral health care to children through the School Dental Service at Bundaberg Hospital. Use your clinical expertise to promote healthy smiles, prevent oral disease and improve children's oral health outcomes. Support families, collaborate with colleagues and help build healthier communities across the Wide Bay region.

Your opportunity:

• Deliver high quality oral health services to eligible clients as an Oral Health Therapist in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the provision of oral health services within the above designated dental team or in other Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service oral health teams as required.

Qualifications and other requirements:

• Mandatory possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practising certificate is essential.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• With the primary role of the School Dental Service providing care to children within our vans located in schools, the position involves regular travel to schools and communities within the Wide Bay service delivery area. This includes schools in the immediate Bundaberg region and within rural areas such as Monto, Agnes Waters and North Burnett communities. Travel may involve extended travel distances and overnight stays with employees required to work away from their home base when scheduled services are required. All travel and accommodation arrangements will be made in accordance with Queensland Health policies and operational requirements.

Why join us?

Career Growth

At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work:

Be a part of an organisation that s shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $162,378 p.a., comprising salary between $132,690 - $142,317 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Job Ad Reference: H2610WB696021

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.

Closing Date: Thursday, 19th November 2026