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Principal Dentist
School Dental Service, Community and Oral Health
A permanent full-time opportunity to provide clinical leadership and deliver high quality, patient centred oral health care within the School Dental Service (SDS).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | DO3.1-DO3.2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH682626 |
| Closing date | 01-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Tarini Singh |
| Contact details | 0436 367 627 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Principal Dentist will provide senior clinical expertise and operational leadership within Metro North Oral Health Services, with a primary focus on the School Dental Service. This position balances hands‑on clinical care with leadership responsibilities to support consistent, high‑quality oral health outcomes for eligible patients across Metro North Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Lead evidence-based patient centred, standardised, safe and high-quality care in SDS.
- Ensure patient access through appropriate management of client demand (and waiting lists), maintenance of appropriate levels of clinical care and support services at all clinics within MNOHS, and ensure all clients are treated in turn and referred appropriately if required.
- Meet the MNOHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that allow the service to meet or exceed Queensland Health's KPIs around patient access and service activity.
- Provide efficient and effective management of the allocated resources for each clinic to achieve service agreement performance targets and maintain budget integrity, including labour and non-labour expenditure.
- Oversee the professional development strategy for each professional/workforce stream within the clinic to ensure the workforce is educated and competent to meet changing and emerging needs of clients and ensure each staff member completes and maintains a personal Performance and Development plan.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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