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Senior Dentist
Southport
Provide a patient centred service that focuses on providing efficient, high quality clinical dental treatment to eligible patients. Manage, treat and prevent dental diseases including prosthetic services, to adult, adolescent and paediatric patients in fixed and hospital based facilities located within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | DO2 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC694652 |
| Closing date | 02-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Melissa Wain |
| Contact details | 0450 873 876 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Dentist to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Deliver high level clinical services and direction to oral health staff and teams
- Demonstrate advanced dental skills
- Provide effective student supervision and education within an operational clinical setting
- Contribute to Gold Coast Health and state-wide oral health services development
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in (or equivalent) in Dentistry
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $158,532 - $170,285 per annum
About Us
Delivering outstanding Oral Health Services is just one of the ways that we care for our Gold Coast community. Our passion for people is reflected in the way we do our work and live our values every day. We value and nurture our team members so that they can provide quality value based dental care to our patients.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 2 November 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC694652
Please note: no third-party applications will 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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