Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Dental Technology

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer is a member of the School of Medicine and Dentistry's academic team. In this role the incumbent will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of dental education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct research, and undertake administrative duties. The role will focus on the disciplines of Prosthetics and Dental Technology and will work in collaboration with the dental technology team and Program Director in supporting the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching in the Bachelor of Dental Technology and Dental Prosthetics, as well as supporting the provision of dental prosthetics to patients of the Griffith Dental Clinic (subject to appropriate relevant qualifications). The incumbent will be expected to deliver theoretic components of the dental technology and/or dental prosthetics curriculum and will require a theoretic understanding of the fundamental materials and process of dental technology.

The incumbent will build upon Griffith's already strong program of dental and oral health programs and develop clinical and research partnerships aimed at improving health and community care through the health professions.

The incumbent will support the Dean of Dentistry, the dentistry and oral health team, and the Head of School in implementing the School's Learning and Teaching and Research Plans and will be expected to advance research-informed clinical education and research within the School.

The level of appointment with be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Lecturer (Level B) range $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $138,702 - $159,936 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.

The occupant appointed at Level B will possess:

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Dental Technology and/or Dental prosthetics.
• A doctoral or masters qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or field.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a dental prosthetist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is desirable.

The occupant appointed at Level C will possess:

• The occupant of this position will hold a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation
• and standing.
• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Dental Technology and/or Dental prosthetics.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a dental prosthetist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is desirable.

In addition to the above, a strong technical background in dental technology plus skills in CAD/CAM techniques is desirable.

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Roy George, Acting Dean of Dentistry, School of Medicine and Dentistry at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.