West Moreton Health (WMH) 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.
WMH provides preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute and 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.
Child Safe Organisation
* 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.
About the Role
This role presents an exciting opportunity to deliver high quality oral health services within a supportive environment. Our team operates an integrated model of care, providing treatment for eligible adult and paediatric clients at dental clinics located within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service catchment.
About You
* Experience in provision of all aspects of general dentistry services including comprehensive knowledge of Infection Prevention practices.
* Experience in provision of high‐quality patient oral health care on a personal and population basis.
* Ability to understand and respond to patient needs and manage client complaints and expectations.
* Ability to use initiative to innovatively analyse, identify and resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel and Power Point, Novell, Outlook, ISOH (Information System for Oral Health Database) and various imaging platforms.
Mandatory Requirements
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia – AHPRA.
* Appropriate certification under the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Guideline (All successful applicants will be guided through the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process by the Credentialing Officer).
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
Why Choose Us
* 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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