Senior Dentist

Senior Dentist (School Dental Service) DO2.1-DO2.3, School Dental Service, Oral Health Services, Bundaberg Hospital - H2507WB649676

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare to our vibrant and diverse community. With a focus on excellence, compassion, and innovation, we are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.

At Wide Bay, you're not just part of a health service – you're part of a community that values care, connection and compassion for all Ready to make an impact? Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Regional Queensland.

Your Opportunity:

• To manage the Oral Health School Dental Services within the Bundaberg area by providing overall management, clinical leadership and quality general practitioner oral health services to eligible children across fixed and mobile facilities.

What we're looking for:

Technical Capability

• Experience in the provision of all aspects of general practitioner oral health services to children including comprehensive knowledge of Infection Prevention practices with proven skills and experience in treating children.

Patient Client Focus

• Experience in the provision of high quality patient oral health care on a personal and population basis. Ability to understand and respond to patient needs. Ability to manage client complaints and expectations.

Problem Solving

• Ability to innovatively analyse, identify and resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.

Communication and Interpersonal skills

• High level written and oral communication skills to enable effective interaction with individuals and groups. Well developed negotiation skills.

Teamwork

• Proven ability to be able to work in a team and to participate as a member of an oral health team and a multidisciplinary health team.

Organisational Commitment and Awareness

• Proven skills in team leadership and coordination, communication and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to attain knowledge of contemporary human resource management, with particular reference to workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mandatory possession of Bachelor of Dental Science or the equivalent and eligibility for registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to work at other facilities within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

Why join us?

Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $91,008 p.a., comprising salary rates $79.95 - $85.88 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%), Rural and Remote Allowance (10%) and Professional Development Allowance (DO2.1 - DO2.3) (Permanent Part Time, 32 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2507WB649676

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Permanent Part Time (32 hours p.f.)

Discover Bundaberg

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.

Application: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2507WB649676

Closing Date: Tuesday, 19th August 2025