Principal Dentist

Principal Dentist

Provide leadership to the Mobile Dental Unit and deliver high-quality dental care to rural & remote areas of QLD. New adventures every fortnight!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Dental
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Full time, permanent opportunity (2 weeks on / 1 week off)
• Competitive Salary + Packaging Arrangements + Allowances +Super
• Experience spectacular outback QLD & make a difference in local communities

Description

RFDS Dental Service provides dental care to rural and remote areas of Queensland with limited or no access to oral health services. Via our 18-wheel semitrailer housing two state-of-the-art dental surgeries, the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) services upwards of 70 patients per rotation. The MDU has the capacity to offer a range of services including but not limited to, preventive treatment, direct restorations, and minor oral surgery.

The MDU is staffed by RFDS Dentists and Dental Assistants who provide a range of dental services in rural and remote Queensland. This service not only addresses the immediate need for dental care within QLD communities, but also works towards improving overall health in these regions.

About the role

• Full-Time, Permanent
• Fly in/ Fly out (FIFO) from Brisbane
• Two weeks on– one week off

Who we are looking for?

The Principal Dentist (PD) demonstrates;

• Strong leadership and supervision to the Oral Health staff, and ensures operations meet quality, safety, contractual and financial requirements
• Exceptional oral health services and care in line with organisational and MDU objectives
• Strong interpersonal communication and has the ability to operate effectively in a remote team environment, contributing positively to the working relationships of the MDU

Essential Criteria

• Registration with AHPRA, as a dental practitioner
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven clinical skills in managing a broad range of oral health issues
• Well-developed management skills including demonstrated skills in leadership and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to implement change
• Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support (or willing to obtain)
• The ability to work a two week on, one week off, service delivery roster
• Australian Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Current Queensland Extra-Oral Radiation Licence
• Experience in utilising a clinical patient records system such as Titanium
• Experience working in rural and remote communities with a broad range of culturally diverse patients

Why join us?

With a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres in regional and outback Queensland you’ll see work and life like never before. In addition, we offer:

• Attractive remuneration package- rewarding qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging + Super (in addition to remuneration package)
• Flights and Accommodation + Allowances
• We provide extensive and supportive orientation, training, and development programs
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team
• Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Commitment to support your own professional development with an annual paid study leave component
• Employee Assistance Program; advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & finance)
• Private health insurance discounts

Interested?

To discuss opportunities with the RFDS (Queensland Section) please contact Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or via recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on the 19th of November 21 however, shortlisting and progression of applications may begin prior to this date.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence as driving is a mandatory requirement of the role. You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process. Prior to appointment you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.

The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.