Dentist

Provide general dentistry for patients across the lifespan in welcoming and friendly communities across rural and remote QLD.

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Dental
• Part-time

Key points

• Deliver the finest care to the furthest corner and explore outback QLD
• Provide vital services to patients who truly appreciate your time and care
• Maintain work/life balance - enjoy at least 1 week off between rotations.

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) offers a Dental Service through the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) to assist rural and remote Queenslanders with access to dental care. The MDU, which has two state-of-the-art dental surgeries, serves upwards of 70 patients per week and offers a range of services, from preventive care to extraction and houses an onboard orthopantomogram or OPG unit. The MDU aims to address the immediate need for dental care in communities within QLD and improve overall health by providing a regular ongoing service.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Dentist with a minimum of two years’ clinical experience. In this role, you will provide high-quality dental care to patients, including conducting clinical examinations, diagnosing dental conditions, developing treatment plans, delivering appropriate treatments, including extractions, providing oral health education, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supporting patients with post-treatment care.

To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and committed professional who aligns with our organisational and MDU goals. You will have strong communication skills and be a reliable team player who can practise confidently and autonomously in a remote environment. You will bring cultural awareness and adapt your clinical approach to meet their needs. You will also be highly adaptable and maintain an organised, professional work style.
You will demonstrate:

• Registration with AHPRA, as a Dentist
• Extra Oral Radiation License
• Experience in rural and remote practice
• Ability to handle challenging operational situations in a calm and rational manner
• Proven clinical skills in managing a broad range of oral health issues
• Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support (or willing to obtain before commencement) and a Current First Aid Certificate (AED)

  
Our Roster- Supporting Balance!

We’re offering permanent, part-time opportunities with the flexibility to work up to 0.75FTE or less if desired! The 0.75 FTE role follows a rotating 12-week schedule where you will work 2 weeks on and 1 week off and have your last full rotation off! Giving you a 4-week break every 12 weeks.
  
Why join the RFDS and the MDU?

You will work alongside a supportive team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about our purpose and proud of the impact they make. The MDU is staffed by two highly skilled dentists and three dedicated dental assistants who travel on rotation to deliver essential oral health services across Queensland.

One of the most rewarding parts of this role is experiencing the genuine gratitude of patients whose lives are improved by the Flying Doctor team. You can look forward to a meaningful, challenging, and inspiring role where you will be warmly welcomed into the communities you support.
In addition, you will receive;

• We offer an attractive Base Salary + Super
• You will be entitled to the remote allowances of $104 per day
• We offer additional salary packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (counselling, nutrition, financial and legal advice)
• Novated leasing options and private health insurance discounts.
• Fitness Passport membership (discounted access to gyms and health centres for staff and families)
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

  
Interested?

For further information regarding this role, please contact Yasmine Haimes, Talent Acquisition Lead, on 0407 626 498 or at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on 5th December 2025; progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date.
  
The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
Please note: This role may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. It is mandatory to have a valid QLD driver’s licence and drive a work vehicle when required. This role also has a requirement to undergo the RFDS credentialing process and provide evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases.