General Dentist – Warwick, Queensland

Griffith International; Warwick; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University invites a General Dentist to join the Warwick Dental Clinic, blending clinical care with teaching of fifth-year students in a supportive university environment.

Based in Warwick, QLD, the role runs Mon-Fri with no weekend work, on a 5-year fixed-term contract, offering a balanced lifestyle and opportunities to mentor tomorrow’s dentists while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a General Dental Practitioner with Ahpra.
• Minimum two years of Australian dental practice experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality patient care and teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team collaboration.
• Willingness to mentor final-year dental students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general dental care at Griffith University Dental Clinic.
• Supervise and mentor dental students during teaching periods.
• Deliver comprehensive patient care across diverse dental disciplines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary academic and clinical team.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Lifelong learning

Patient care

Job description

Make a real impact in regional Australia while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance! Are you a passionate General Dentist looking for a role where you can focus on quality patient care, mentor the next generation of dentists, and enjoy a lifestyle that leaves your weekends free?

Griffith University is seeking a General Dentist to join our modern dental clinic in Warwick, Queensland, on a 5-year fixed-term contract. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with teaching in a supportive, collaborative environment without the pressures of private practice ownership or weekend work.

• Salary of $170,000 – $190,000 base plus 17% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• 5-year fixed-term appointment offering long-term stability
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive academic and clinical team
• Help shape the future of dentistry by mentoring final-year dental students

About the role

Based at the Griffith University Dental Clinic in Warwick, you'll provide high-quality general dental care while playing an important role in educating Griffith's fifth-year dental students. During teaching periods, you'll supervise students delivering comprehensive patient care across a broad range of dental disciplines, helping them build the confidence and clinical skills they need for professional practice.

Outside teaching periods, you'll focus on providing exceptional general dental care to patients from the Warwick and Granite Belt communities.

This role offers the best of both worlds; clinical practice combined with education in a collaborative university environment.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Is registered as a General Dental Practitioner with Ahpra
• Has experience practising as a dentist in Australia (a minimum of two years is desirable)
• Has a genuine passion for providing outstanding patient care
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting developing clinicians
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Values collaboration, professionalism and continuous learning
• Is excited about becoming part of the Warwick community
• Has an interest in supervising and mentoring dental students, with previous student supervision experience highly regarded but not essential.

Why Warwick?

Located just two hours from Brisbane, Warwick offers an exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, welcoming communities and easy access to the beautiful Granite Belt wine region and national parks.

Whether you're looking to escape the city commute, relocate with your family, or simply enjoy more balance in your life, Warwick offers the opportunity to build both a rewarding career and a great lifestyle.

About Griffith University

Griffith University is one of Australia's leading universities, recognised for innovation, teaching excellence and creating meaningful community impact.

Our Dental Clinics provide high-quality patient care while supporting the education of future oral health professionals. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative culture that values excellence, integrity, compassion and lifelong learning.

If you're looking for a role where your clinical expertise will have a lasting impact on both patients and the next generation of dentists, we'd love to hear from you.

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your participation.

We value diversity, inclusion and flexibility, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about the role, please contact Dr Megan Gray, Clinical Director, Dental Clinic, at [e-mail].