Locum Dentist | Nambucca Dental Surgery

Abano Healthcare Group; Nambucca Heads; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Return flights

Private accommodation

Car hire provided

Collaborative team

Established patient base

Job summary

Nambucca Dental Surgery on the NSW Mid North Coast is seeking a dentist for a short-term locum from 16 November to 27 November, Monday to Friday. You will join an established, collaborative Maven Dental network practice with access to an existing patient base.

The role offers a base retainer or commission, flights and accommodation, and a supportive clinical/administrative team to help you thrive in a coastal community.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum two years’ experience practising in Australia
• Confidence working independently across general dentistry
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general dentistry to an existing patient base
• Work alongside an experienced team in a supportive practice environment
• Deliver examinations, treatment planning, restorative and preventive dentistry as appropriate

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Australia experience

Education

Two years’ experience practising in Australia

Job description

Are you a passionate dentist looking for a short-term locum opportunity on the NSW Mid North Coast? Join our friendly and professional team at Nambucca Dental Surgery, located in Nambucca Heads NSW and proudly part of the Maven Dental network.

At Maven Dental, we are committed to supporting our clinicians to thrive in their careers. This locum role offers a well-supported opportunity within a welcoming coastal community and an established, well-run practice.

Nambucca Heads is known for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, and close-knit community. This role is ideal for a dentist seeking a rewarding regional locum close to nature, with a preference for local candidates.

Job Description

Join Nambucca Dental Surgery for a locum placement from 16 November to 27 November, working Monday to Friday, while experiencing everything Nambucca Heads and the NSW Mid North Coast region have to offer.

What’s on offer

• $800 base retainer per working day or 40% commission, whichever is greater
• Return flights and private accommodation included, with car hire provided where required
• Work alongside multiple dentists in a collaborative practice environment
• Existing patient base with consistent workflow
• Supportive and experienced clinical and administrative team

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide high-quality general dentistry to an existing patient base while working alongside an experienced team in a supportive practice environment.

Treatment may include:

• Examinations and treatment planning
• Restorative dentistry
• Extractions
• Emergency dental care
• Preventive dentistry
• Other general dental procedures aligned with your clinical experience

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum two years’ experience practising in Australia
• Confidence working independently across general dentistry
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills