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.
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