Qualified Dentist (Rfds Most Trusted Brand 2024)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was officially formed in 1960 but has grown steadily from being a sole aeromedical service to now providing a professional and dedicated team who deliver a holistic health care service across most of the local government municipalities in Tasmania. 

We work in partnership with general practitioners, allied health professionals and local service providers to deliver physical health and mental health programs, as well as an award-winning outreach dental program.  Our vision is to improve the health outcomes for all Tasmanians with a specific focus on remote and rural areas.

Most Trusted Brand 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been honoured as Australia’s ‘Most Trusted Charity’ in the Australian Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey of 2024. This accolade underscores the vital role the RFDS plays in the nation’s healthcare system, particularly in our rural and remote areas, and the deep trust Australians place in our services.

WHY TASMANIA?

Tasmania is widely known for having the cleanest air in the world – combine that with some of the best scenery, unique wildlife, and its rich history makes it one of the best Island States to live a clean, healthy and stressless life, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.  

Tasmania is known for its cool climate wines, quality food and cultural creativity, with a good range of local boutique shops, trendy cafes, restaurants, and weekly markets along with a line-up of vibrant festivals, events museums, and art galleries. Tasmania also has a strong live music and theatre scene and is home to a world class symphony orchestra. It's also home to world class golf courses and bicycles track’s which meander through temperate rain forests.

The lifestyle is influenced by the beautiful nature of the island. Tasmania has more than 1000 mountain peaks to climb, stunning beaches to visit and ancient rainforests to discover. Cradle Mountain, Bruny Island and Wine Glass Bay are a must to visit and enjoy.

Active by nature? In Tasmania, there is an enormous range of extracurricular activities on offer, whether it is joining a sports club, participating in a cultural festival, visiting a museum or art gallery, shopping, or exploring the beautiful natural environment and scenery, you will always find something of interest. And of course, the four cities of Launceston, Hobart, Burnie and Devonport for easy shopping or to grab a coffee with friends.

About the Dental Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for “qualified and registered Dentists” to join our growing team at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania. The positions form part of our community based mobile dental team. In this role you will have an opportunity to visit the wonders of Tasmania, all whilst being paid.

This mobile service is a vital link to bringing high-quality oral health care to our diverse, rural, and remote population groups across the North-West, North, and East Coast regions and island communities of Tasmania.

These are full-time positions, based in Launceston. However, other flexible options will be considered for the right applicant -  FIFO, Casual and Part Time Positions options are available. 

The Duties 

• Provide high-quality dentistry in accordance with best practice clinical standards and policies.
• Undertake comprehensive oral examinations and complete quality, evidence based general dental treatment.
• Provide oral health promotion and education on an individual patient basis or within a group setting as required.
• Monitor general infection control.
• Work within the RFDS Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that any maintenance of mobile dental unit equipment is reported when required.
• Ensure a partnership approach to the care and treatment needs of our patients through the use of excellent communication skills and shared decision making.
• Provide clinical education, advise and mentor our staff in their clinical area of expertise through in-service training whilst leading our mobile dental team. 
• Ensure that the Dental Program maintains compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards through active participation in our accreditation program.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will be a person who strives to deliver exceptional service and care in line with organisational and dental unit objectives. With a sense of adventure, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and will have the ability to operate effectively in a remote team environment, contributing positively to the operations and working relationships of the team.  

Travel

This role will require weekly travel to rural communities.

 What we offer

• An opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most reputable organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of dental conditions with good patient flow across rural and remote communities.
• A working environment and management support that prioritises clinical excellence and person-centred care.
• Mentorship and development opportunities for recently graduated dentists.
• Living away from home allowances during times of travel for work each week.
• Professional development support.
• Competitive Salary + Super + Salary packaging increasing your take home pay.

What you will need

• Registration with AHPRA, as a Dentist
• Preferably a minimum of 2-3 year’s post graduate experience in a general dental practice (Recent graduates are welcome to apply as mentoring opportunities are available)
• Desire to work with a friendly and supportive team to deliver high quality care to patients in rural and remote communities
• Willingness to contribute to a passionate team to continuously improve our services and enhance the patient experience
• Eagerness to learn and improve as a clinician
• Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current Drivers Licence 
• Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Current National Police Check
• Visa to work in Australia
• Current Vaccinations
• Ability to travel to various locations

If this role sounds like you, then we would like the opportunity of discussing it further with you. 

How to Apply

To access a copy of the position description, or to answer any questions you may have, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Debbie Loosmore email: ***************@rfdstas.org.au

To apply for the position, this can be done through seek.com or directly to the HR Manager (see details and email above).

Applications will be treated in confidence and close once a suitable applicant has been found.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal People and their enduring custodianship of Lulrutia (Tasmania)