About us
Central Queensland Oral Health Service is proud to provide accessible, equitable, and high-quality oral health care across a network of nine community clinics, alongside fixed and mobile school services. We are a purpose-driven team operating within a strong public health framework, deeply committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration and continuous professional development. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every clinician is empowered to deliver amazing care.
About the role
* Deliver high-quality general dental services, including advanced assessments, complex extractions, and minor oral surgery.
* Provide comprehensive dental treatment for patients under general anaesthesia and relative analgesia.
* Manage complex, high-risk clinical referrals from Senior Dentists and Dentists across the service.
* Provide expert clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Dentists, Dental Prosthetists, and Students.
* Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of the annual graduate mentoring program.
* Provide expert clinical advice to the Oral Health Service Manager to guide strategic, operational planning.
* Maintain contemporary, evidence-based practice through continuous professional development and clinical guidelines.
About you
* You hold advanced clinical skills across the full general dental scope, including minor oral surgery.
* You are a proven mentor passionate about supervising students and leading junior clinicians toward independent practice.
* You possess a deep understanding of public health dentistry and publicly funded health systems.
* You exhibit sound clinical judgment and risk management principles when managing complex, high-risk cases.
* You bring exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
* You hold current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* You possess, or can obtain, a radiation apparatus user licence and a Medicare provider number.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $207,702 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $89.07 - $91.81 p,h
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Paid professional development leave and allowance
* Rural and remote allowance (additional 10% of base salary)
* Relocation assistance & accommodation assistance
* 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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