Dentist (Dental Officer) (Fixed Term Position)

About Kambu Health

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health has been serving the Ipswich and West Moreton region since 1976.

With over 100 dedicated team members, we deliver primary health care, specialist and allied health services, early childhood education, and family support programs across our clinics and community centres.

Everything we do is grounded in culture, connection, and community. When you join Kambu Health, you become part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its people, its purpose, and the long-term impact it makes.

About the Role

The Dentist (Dental Officer) is responsible for providing high-quality, culturally safe, and patient-centred dental care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. The role delivers comprehensive oral health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative treatment, emergency dental care, and oral health education. 

The Dentist works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment to improve oral health outcomes, increase access to care, and support Kambu Health’s commitment to delivering holistic, community-controlled health services. The role ensures clinical practice is evidence-based, safe, respectful, and aligned with professional standards, organisational policies, and the values of Cultural Authority, Accessibility and Inclusivity, Respect and Confidential Practices, Child-Centric practice, and Collaboration and Excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive, restorative, emergency, and general dental care

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred, and culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

• Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment plans, referrals, appointments, and reporting requirements

• Comply with clinical governance, infection control, privacy, workplace safety, and professional standards

• Promote oral health education, prevention, accessibility, and positive engagement with patients, families, and community

• Collaborate with medical, allied health, Aboriginal Health Workers, and external providers to support holistic care

• Maintain AHPRA registration and CPD requirements while contributing to teamwork, quality improvement, and Kambu Health’s values

What You'll Bring

• Current Blue Card or willingness to obtain (Mandatory)

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) (Mandatory)

• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain (Mandatory)

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or equivalent recognised qualification (Mandatory)

• Current AHPRA and Dental Board of Australia registration, professional indemnity insurance, and CPD compliance (Mandatory)

• Experience providing comprehensive dental care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures.

• Commitment to culturally safe, respectful, and community-led healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

What We Offer

• Four weeks annual leave plus additional gifted leave over the Christmas closure period for eligible employees

• Access to up to $15,900 per annum in tax-effective salary packaging benefits

• Meal and Accommodation Card options (FBT exempt)

• QLeave benefits and long service leave accrual opportunities

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

• Supportive and culturally safe workplace environment

• Access to a Kambu Health vehicle for approved work-related travel

Our Commitment

We operate within a diverse community and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ethnicities, ages, genders, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities.