We currently have an exciting opportunity for a “qualified and registered Dentist” to join our growing team at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania. The position forms part of our community based mobile dental team. In this role you will have an opportunity to visit the wonders of Tasmania, all whilst being paid.

Our dental service is a vital link to bringing high-quality oral health care to our diverse, rural, and remote population groups across the North-West, North, and East Coast regions and island communities of Tasmania.

This is a full-time position, based in Launceston (however Hobart area may be considered).  Option of permanent part-time will also be considered. 

The Duties 

• Provide high-quality dentistry in accordance with best practice clinical standards and policies.
• Undertake comprehensive oral examinations and complete quality, evidence based general dental treatment.
• Provide oral health promotion and education on an individual patient basis or within a group setting as required.
• Monitor general infection control.
• Work within the RFDS Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure a partnership approach to the care and treatment needs of our patients using excellent communication skills and shared decision making.
• Provide clinical education, advise and mentor our staff in their clinical area of expertise through in-service training whilst leading our mobile dental team. 
• Ensure that the Dental Program maintains compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards through active participation in our accreditation program

The Benefits

• Take breaks from regular practice to work across scenic rural Tasmania for a world-renowned health service organisation.
• Travel costs may be provided for experienced dentists.
• A great opportunity to make regular visits to Tasmania while providing much need dental care to rural communities.
• Salary packaging and travelling away from home allowances for eligible employees.
• Working with grateful communities in rural Tasmania.
• Experiences and stories that will last a lifetime
• Mentoring opportunities with the Clinical Lead RFDS Dental Program
• Monthly case study meetings - have the opportunity to discuss clinical cases with colleagues, the clinical lead and guest specialist.
  

Your Skills

We are looking for experienced and qualified dentists who can work in any environment who has the following attributes: 

• Reliability, integrity and a positive work ethic
• Respect towards other dentists, dental practitioners and support staff

What you will need

• Registration with AHPRA, as a Dentist
• Preferably a minimum of 2-3 year’s post graduate experience in a general dental practice (recent graduates are welcome to apply as mentoring opportunities are available).
• Desire to work with a friendly and supportive team to deliver high quality care to patients in rural and remote communities.
• Willingness to contribute to a passionate team to continuously improve our services and enhance the patient experience.
• Eagerness to learn and improve as a clinician.
• Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support (or willing to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current Drivers Licence. 
• Working with Vulnerable People Card.
• Current National Police Check.
• Visa to work in Australia.
• Current Vaccinations.
• Ability to travel to various locations.

To access a copy of the position description, or to answer any questions you may have, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Debbie Loosmore (email: debbie.loosmore@rfdstas.org.au) or Dental Clinical Lead, Dr Kang Kim (email: kang.kim@rfdstas.org.au)

To apply for the position, this can be done through seek.com or directly to the HR Manager (see details and email above).

Applications will be treated in confidence and close once a suitable applicant has been found.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal People and their enduring custodianship of Lulrutia (Tasmania)