At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality, culturally safe dental care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Company: Join Kambu Health, a community-focused organisation since 1976.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, salary packaging, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your dental career.
- Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 15900 - 15900 $ per year.
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.
Dentist employer: Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health
Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and culturally safe work environment in the Ipswich and West Moreton region. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development, and meaningful community impact, Kambu Health offers generous benefits such as additional leave during the Christmas period, tax-effective salary packaging, and access to a vehicle for work-related travel. Joining Kambu means becoming part of a passionate team that values cultural connection and strives to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Contact Details:
Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health Recruitment Team
