Dentist

Dentist

Provide essential dental care across the lifespan in welcoming and friendly communities across rural and remote QLD.

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Dental
• Part-time

Key points

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) offers a Dental Service through the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) to assist rural and remote Queenslanders with access to dental care. The MDU, which has two state-of-the-art dental surgeries, serves upwards of 70 patients per week and offers a range of services, from preventive care to extraction and houses an onboard orthopantomogram or OPG unit. The MDU aims to address the immediate need for dental care in communities within QLD and improve overall health by providing a regular ongoing service.

The Role

As an experienced clinician in rural dentistry, your role will involve providing clinical dental care to patients. This includes conducting clinical examinations, diagnosing dental issues, creating treatment plans, administering treatments, providing oral health education, maintaining comprehensive clinical records, and offering post-treatment support to patients.

The MDU supports communities with the help of a team of two highly qualified dentists and three dedicated dental assistants. Each rotation, this team travels to different locations to provide their expert services and make a positive impact on the oral health of local residents. Your rotations could see you support communities from Cherbourg up to Collinsville and across to Camooweal and many other beautiful places in between.

We’re offering an exciting permanent, part-time opportunity with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts! This 0.5FTE role follows a rotating schedule of 2 weeks on and 4 weeks off!

Who are we looking for?

To excel in this role, you will be a dynamic person, committed to delivering outstanding service and care, fully aligned with our organisational and MDU goals. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you'll thrive in a remote team environment and make a positive impact on the MDU's operations and team dynamics. You will be able to demonstrate :

Why join the RFDS and the MDU?

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of like-minded individuals who share a passion for our purpose and are proud of their contributions. We understand that starting a new role can be daunting, so we offer a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing support to ensure you feel as comfortable and prepared as possible for the adventurous nature of the roster.

The most rewarding aspect of this role is witnessing the gratitude of patients who benefit from the service provided by the Flying Doctor team. You can look forward to a challenging and inspiring position where you will be welcomed into the communities you serve. In addition, you will receive;

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact Deb Frankel, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0484 392 238 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on 11 July 2025, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please note : This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history checks and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. It is mandatory to have a valid QLD driver’s licence and drive a work vehicle when required. This role also has a requirement to undergo the RFDS credentialing process and provide evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases.