Dental Officer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

The opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dental Officer to be a part of the clinical team within the Townsville Oral Health Service.   This opportunity would suit an individual who is organised, highly motivated, shows initiative, exhibits diligence, is self-motivated and enjoys working within the public health system.  This role would suit someone who is passionate about preventative dentistry, who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and ultimately values high quality patient centred care in an efficient and effective way. 

The TOHS has adult and child-based clinics/chairs which are located at the Townsville University Hospital, Kirwan Health Campus, North Ward Health Campus, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Ingham Health Services, Ayr Hospital, Charters Towers Health Centre, Hughenden Hospital, Richmond Health Service, Men's and Women's Correctional Services and Cleveland Youth Detention Centre. Services are delivered from fixed dental clinics, School Dental mobile vans and fixed school dental clinics across the region.  The TOHS provides services for eligible child and adult patients with complex medical and/or oral health conditions, including dental treatment under general anaesthesia, head and neck cancer services, pre-cardiac surgery patient's, orthodontic services, nursing home services and special needs services as well as the community of refugees in Townsville.

Role requirement

• Mandatory:
• Appointment to this position requires possession of a tertiary qualification in dentistry from a recognised institution and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Possession of a current licence to operate a radiation source for Dental Diagnostic Radiography (intra oral).
• There is a requirement that all dental practitioners are credentialed and have their scope of clinical practice defined with Qld Health before commencing employment and throughout employment with Qld Health.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Generous  remuneration package value  up to $165,605 p.a.  comprising:

• Salary rates between $4755.90 - $5563.40 p.f. (DO1)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Townsville North Queensland

Interested?
Contact: Dr Joel Abraham on 07 4433 9***.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 14 March 2024

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.