Dentist - Graduate

About ATSICHS Brisbane 

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

About the role

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Dentist is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of ATSICHS vision and goals within their own scope. The Dentist will deliver comprehensive and holistic dental care to achieve improved oral health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Culturally appropriate dental care provision begins with rapport building and includes assessing and diagnosis of oral conditions. Providing appropriate treatment planning and options with the consideration of the other determinants contributing towards the patients’ oral health. The Dentist will support processes that ensure the delivery of dental care is at a high standard. Included activities involving peer review, CQI, policy implementation, clinical supervision, clinical audits and reporting of clinical incidents. They will also support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family. Staff will actively participate in team activities and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long-standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.Dentists have a distinctive role to provide clinical leadership in the Dental team.

Duties

• Provide skilled dental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to clients.
• Provide professional support to oral health therapists and fellow providers.
• Understanding of the principles of oral health care and the ability to work with a wide variety of professionals and the public, as part of a team to achieve results.
• Commit to ongoing continuous quality improvement processes with annual reviews into the efficiency of service provision.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Dental team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

• Starting Salary of $121,535 to $126,756 per annum (depending on qualification and experience).
• 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
• Contribute to making a difference in indigenous oral health.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team.

COVID-19 Requirements

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a COVID -19 vaccine is encouraged.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Dental Science or Equivalent.
• Registration with AHPRA.
• Graduate Dentist
• Radiation Use Licence.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Experience supervising Dental students.
• Known Blood Borne Viral Status including HIV, Hepatitis B, and C antibody levels.
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
• Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
• Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
• Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Willing to obtain National Police Check.
• Indemnity Insurance.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by following the links on the Recruitment page. Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. It is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. Only successful applicants will be contacted.