Dentist

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation

Flexible employment options

Roster blocks commitment

Exposure to rural dentistry

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in New South Wales delivers dental care across rural and remote communities from Dubbo and Broken Hill bases. Dentists with at least 2 years’ experience join our mobile and fixed-site teams to provide high-quality care in challenging environments.

You will travel throughout rural NSW, work within a multidisciplinary team, and promote oral health education while delivering patient-centered dentistry across diverse patient groups.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as a Dentist with AHPRA.
• Interest in rural, remote, or public dentistry.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to varying clinical environments.
• Ability to work in single chair clinics with Telehealth mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dental care in remote single chair clinics and in Mobile Dental Van.
• Travel throughout rural NSW to support communities with limited access to oral healthcare.
• Manage a broad range of dental presentations across diverse patient groups.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide patient-centered care while promoting oral health education and prevention.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Dentistry degree

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Wollongong NSW

Broken Hill or Dubbo, NSW |Full Time, Part Time or Casual Opportunities

Make a lasting impact in the communities that need it most

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Eastern Section is one of the world's largest and most respected aeromedical organisations. For more than two decades, our Dental Services team has been delivering vital oral healthcare to rural and remote communities across New South Wales, helping improve health outcomes for people who might otherwise have limited access to care.

We are seeking passionate andexperiencedDentists with a minimum 2years' experience to join our dedicated team, providing clinical services across our network from our Dubbo and Broken Hill bases.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with meaningful work that directly improves the lives of Australians living in some of the country's most underserved communities.

About the Role

As part of our mobile and fixed-site dental services, you will:

• Deliver high-quality dental care in remote single chair clinics and in our purpose-built Mobile Dental Van
• Travel throughout rural and remote NSW, supporting communities with limited access to oral healthcare
• Manage a broad range of dental presentations across diverse patient groups
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team committed to improving rural health outcomes
• Provide patient-centered care while promoting oral health education and prevention

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Dentist with AHPRA
• A genuine interest in rural, remote, or public dentistry
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and adapt to varying clinical environments
• The ability to work in single chair clinics with mentoring and support via Telehealth (phone/teams)
• A culturally sensitive and patient-focused approach

Experience treating patients with complex medical histories will be highly regarded

Why Join RFDS?

At RFDSSE, you'll be part of a team making a real difference every day.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work for one of Australia's most iconic and trusted charities
• Flexible employment options, including full time, part-time and casual opportunities
• A minimum commitment of two roster blocks per year, with each block typically spanning three weeks
• Travel and accommodation provided while on roster
• Exposure to a diverse range of dental conditions and rewarding clinical experiences
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The chance to contribute to improved health outcomes in rural and remote communities
• A values-led culture built on Care, Trust, Reliability and Safety

Ifyou're looking for a rewarding role that combines professional challenges, travel, flexibility, and genuine community impact, we'd love to hear from you.