Graduate Dentist - Oral Health Service

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

This role presents an exciting opportunity to deliver high quality oral health services within a supportive environment.  Our team operates an integrated model of care, providing treatment for eligible adult and paediatric clients at dental clinics located within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service catchment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience in the provision of all aspects of general dentistry services including comprehensive knowledge of Infection Prevention practices.
• Experience in the provision of high-quality patient oral health care on a personal and population basis.
• Ability to understand and respond to patient needs and manage client complaints and expectations.
• Ability to use initiative to innovatively analyse, identify and resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel and Power Point, Novell, Outlook, ISOH (Information System for Oral Health Database) and various imaging platforms.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia – AHPRA.
• Appropriate certification under the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Guideline (All successful applicants will be guided through the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process by the Credentialing Officer).
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.