Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Principal Dental Officer

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Oral Health Services, Kirwan Health Campus

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.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $207,701 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $176,619 to $182,041 p.a. (DO3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

This position also attracts a 10% loading for the rural incentive scheme for Denists.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Possession of a tertiary qualification in dentistry from a recognised institution, and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Current licence to operate dental irradiating apparatus is required.
• All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Townsville HHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
• Travel: The Principal Dentist will be required to visit and may be rostered to work in other facilities at various locations across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
• The incumbent may be required to travel in this position by road, air or sea and drive Queensland Health vehicles to meet operational requirements of the position. When driving Queensland Health vehicle's possession of a relevant driver's licence is required. Employee's should also be aware that working in a remote location at times may require them to drive “off road” in 4WD vehicles.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Joel Abraham on (07) 4433 9929.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV622071

Applications close: Tueday, 11 March 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.