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Principal Dentist
Various Metro North locations as required.
Lead the delivery of high-quality oral health services while driving workforce capability, innovation and service improvement.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | DO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH687158 |
| Closing date | 26-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Tarini Singh |
| Contact details | 0436 367 627 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide strategic clinical leadership as a Principal Dentist within Metro North Oral Health Services, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred oral healthcare across the School Dental Service. This role combines advanced clinical practice with operational leadership responsibilities to ensure accessible, safe, and sustainable dental services that meet community needs and organisational objectives.
You will lead service improvement initiatives, oversee workforce capability and professional development, manage resources and service performance, and contribute to the development of innovative models of care. Working closely with the Director, School Dental Service, you will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, supporting research and innovation, and maintaining high standards of patient care across Metro North Oral Health Services.
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:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to deliver high-quality, evidence-based oral health services
- Lead service planning, workforce development, and resource management to achieve performance and access targets
- Drive quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and continuous service enhancement initiatives
- Support the development of innovative models of care, research activities, and evidence-based practice
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
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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