Description:
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Oral Health Team!
• Multiple fixed term temporary full-time and part-time opportunities for up to 12 monthsJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time,Part-time Occupational group Dentistry Classification DO2.1-DO2.3 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM629850_04 Closing date 30-Apr-2025 Salary Other $79.95-$85.88 p/h Job duration Up to 12 months Contact person Renae Philp Contact details 07 3413 6750Access the National Relay Service
About the role
The purpose of the role is to provide an advanced level of general dental practitioner service to all eligible clients with a significant role in supporting other clinicians, including mentoring of inexperienced clinicians and supervision of students.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Experience in the provision of all aspects of general practitioner oral health services including comprehensive knowledge of Infection Prevention practices with proven skills and experience in one or more specific areas of Oral Heath to enable comprehensive service provision to clients of community clinics and if rostered, to clients of correctional centres and minimise off site referrals.
- 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. Ability to manage client complaints and expectations.
- Well-developed leadership and supervisory skills. Understanding and ability in the provision of contemporary leadership principles, including Queensland Health Leadership Qualities Framework, Recruitment and Selection, Performance Appraisal and Development (1:1 conversation) and best practice
- The ability to provide and accept constructive feedback where appropriate.
- Ability to innovatively analyse, identify and resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
- High level written and oral communication skills to enable effective interaction with individuals and groups. Well-developed negotiation skills
- Well-developed ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with team members, clients, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively lead a team and work as a team member to achieve organisational goals.
- Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Novell, Outlook, ISOH, Cliniview
- Knowledge of, ability and motivation to adhere to organisational policies, values and goals. Motivated to work consistently with Queensland Health values.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .