The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Dental Officers to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Work autonomously and organise work priorities
• Provide quality treatment in all areas of general dental clinical practice to eligible patients, ensuring they are treated with respect and receive appropriate services
• Be competent in all areas of general dental clinical practice
• Assist in ensuring the clinical dental service provided is financially viable and cost-effective
• Liaise effectively to ensure appropriate referrals and consultations takes place within the Oral Health Services and external agencies

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Possession of a tertiary degree in Dentistry
• AHPRA Registration
• Recognition of qualifications to work as a Dental Officer via the Gold Coast Health Service District credentialing application process
• Drivers Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time or temporary part time (one full time position or several part time positions, up to six months, with possibility of extension, min 45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $4 755.90 - $5 563.40 per fortnight or $62.57 - $73.20 per hour

About Us

Oral Health Service provides quality clinical dental treatment to eligible patients within the community, via community dental clinics and via mobile services across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The Dentists will provide general dental care to those eligible patients from community dental clinics.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC559539

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.