Job description
Senior Dental Technician
Queensland Health (Organisation site)
Ipswich
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Oral Health Team!
The Dental Technician Senior delivers professional dental technical services for eligible patients and contributes to the organisation and delivery of dental technical services as a member of the West Moreton Dental Technician team.
Temporary Full-time opportunity to 27 June 2027!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM683379_05 |
| Closing date | 02-Jun-2026 |
| Fortnightly salary | $3319.70 - $4453.50 |
| Job duration | Until 27/06/2027 | | Contact person | Claire Saladine | | Contact details | 0734136750 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically in a multidisciplinary team to provide quality dental technical services. This includes provision of mentoring, guidance and support to less experienced staff and students.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and manage time to meet and exceed expectations, with an enthusiastic, calm and flexible approach.
- Support and respect the needs of other team members and communicates with all team members, managers and other disciplines appropriately.
- A commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and using this knowledge to work according to best practice, to solve problems and improve processes.
- Display honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff. Work by the core values: Connect, Respect and Excel
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF)
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification (Dental Technology). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework (PDF) and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
