Clinic Academic - Dentistry

• Applications open to recently graduated Dentists with Dental qualifications in Australia
• Great opportunity for combining clinical practice and research
• Two positions available at 3-year appointment on a full-time basis
• Salary range: Level A, $69,308 p.a. - $93,653 p.a. plus employer contributed superannuation of 17% and market allowance subject to qualifications and experience

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

UWA Dental School

Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA)

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

The UWA Dental School aims to achieve excellence in dental education, research and oral health care to the benefit of our local community and the advancement of dentistry globally. The School operates the Oral Health Centre of WA (OHCWA), a centralised public tertiary referral centre and dental teaching hospital, where eligible patients are treated on behalf of the State Government of WA.

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. OHCWA offers a full range of general and speciality dental services to the community with over 15,000 patients visits a year. The Centre also delivers a range of clinical and technical training programs.

About the opportunity

This position will be responsible for the provision of oral and dental health care to OHCWA patients and carry out scholarly activity at the Dental School.

This position will require the successful appointee to undertake clinical care responsibilities at OHCWA clinics at either Nedlands and/or Bunbury. Research activities will also be undertaken primarily at the UWA Dental School.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Dentist registered with Dental Board of Australia
• Sound knowledge of Australian and WA regulations regarding health care services
• High level clinical skills across the range of dental disciplines
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organisational ability and time management skills including a demonstrated ability to use initiative
• Computer competency, including the capacity to maintain electronic patient records and clinical correspondence

About you

You will be a recently graduated Dentist who is adaptable and focused individual with Dental qualifications. You are committed in developing your career in oral health care and have a commitment and awareness of cross-cultural issues with a drive to develop leadership skills.

Motivated to perform clinical activities and have a track record to conduct research, you will be flexible as rotation work between different clinics and travel from OHCWA Nedlands to Bunbury clinics may be required.

You will possess excellent time management and organisational skills through supervision all responsible staff members while coordinating additional professional and non-professional services to clients under the Dental Officer’s care. Your well-developed communication and interpersonal skills will translate to excellent interactions in the Centre to facilitate patient care.

Recent graduates with dental qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.

Please see the position description prior to applying: Position Description - Clinical Dental Academic .pdf

Closing date: Sunday, 1 March 2020

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).