We are an experienced team commited to working together, being adaptable and versatile to changing situations. We live and work closely in remote communities where the opportunitity to experience adventure and variety presents itself every day. Our work is rewarding, requiring resilience and cooperation, and fills us with a sense of pride when we see the positive impacts we make on patients and local communities.
A challenging and rewarding job working in outback QueenslandFor 10 years the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has given rural and remote Queenslanders access to dental care through its dedicated Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) Team.
The MDU is an 18-wheel semitrailer housing two state-of-the-art dental surgeries and serves more than 70 patients per week offering a range of services.
Our goal of service is to improve the oral health outcomes of communities by providing a high-quality clinical service and empowering people with the knowledge and support required to maintain healthy and stable mouths.
Our MDU team members provide:
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What's in it for youNot only will you have a sense of pride for working with the RFDS, you will also gain a sense of adventure in your daily work travelling across Queensland.
Working with our Mobile Dental Unit Team means you will enjoy the benefits of working with others who have a unified approach to patient-centred care with potential to meet other professionals and people within in the industry.
Benefits of working with RFDSTo become an MDU team member you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to support patients' oral health.
Our highly experienced Dentists and Dental Assistants need to have:
Brisbane is the departure base for all Dental employees, and depending on the location we are servicing, you will either fly or drive from Brisbane.
If you fly from Brisbane, you will be required to pick up the Dental Team Bus from the airport on arrival. The team bus tows a trailer in which all luggage as well as some cooking and other equipment can be transported.
All employees are required to hold a current driver's licence so that the driving can be shared. Some travel distances are long, and more than one driver may be required depending on the distance.
Accommodation can vary in regional and remote areas. We make every attempt to keep all employees together in the same accommodation. Each employee receives their own room. Accommodation types can include:
Graphic: RFDS Dental team
RostersOn any given roster, the team consists of two Dentists, supported by two Dental Assistants and a third Dental Assistant who coordinates reception and sterilisation. The team is headed by our Principal Dentist, who works both as a clinician and as the team lead.
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