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Senior Dentist
Mount Isa
This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Shape Smiles, Shape Futures!
Take on a rewarding leadership role as Senior Dentist with North West HHS. You’ll provide advanced clinical care, mentor a diverse dental team, and deliver vital oral health services across rural and remote communities.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | DO2 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI640528_6 |
| Closing date | 29-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (Multiple positions) |
| Contact person | Dr Saman Zahedi |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4493 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
- Permanent full time multiple positions, 76 hours per fortnight
- Base salary ranges between $158,532 - $170,285 per annum (DO2)
- 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave + 17.5% loading.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Rural and Remote incentive - Zone 3 - 32% allowance of base salary.
- Accommodation assistance available as per policy: either 17 months at a Queensland Health facility or 17 months rental subsidy.
- Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AU
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
PLUS a $3,395 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region. Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
About the role
As Senior Dentist, you'll provide advanced dental care and clinical leadership across North West HHS facilities, including outreach services and treatment under general anaesthetic. You'll mentor and support a multidisciplinary oral health team, oversee fixed and mobile clinics, and contribute to workforce development, service planning, and quality improvement. This role plays a key part in improving oral health outcomes for adults and children through safe, culturally responsive, and patient-centred care.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a tertiary degree qualification in Dentistry and current registration with the Dental Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - AHPRA).
- Extensive clinical experience preferred.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI640528-6
Contact: Dr Saman Zahedi on (07) 4744 4493
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MI640528 Senior Dentist - Role Description v6 (PDF, 400KB)
Role Description
