Locum Dentist | 1300SMILES Dentists Chinchilla

Experience Chinchilla with a rewarding locum opportunity

Looking for your next locum placement? Join Chinchilla Dental Practice, a well-established dental practice with an existing patient base and a supportive team.

Whether you're looking for a change of scenery, the flexibility of locum work, or the opportunity to experience Queensland's Western Downs, this placement offers the chance to step into an established practice while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care.

About Chinchilla

Located in Queensland's Western Downs, Chinchilla is a peaceful regional town known for its strong agricultural community and its reputation as the "melon capital" of Australia. The town offers a relaxed country lifestyle, with a tree-lined main street, local cafés and community events providing a welcoming atmosphere during your stay.

For some time outside the practice, Chinchilla Botanic Parkland offers an easygoing setting to explore native flora, Aboriginal cultural history and the area's railway heritage. The park includes walking paths, picnic areas and gardens surrounding the nearby Charleys Creek. The iconic Big Melon is also located nearby and is a fun local landmark to visit.

Join Chinchilla Dental Practice for a locum placement from 19 October to 30 October, working Monday to Friday while experiencing everything Chinchilla and the Western Downs has 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

You'll be supported by an experienced team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care throughout your placement.

We're looking for dentists who have:

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

Whether you're available for this placement or simply interested in hearing about future locum opportunities across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more or express your interest, please contact:

📧 stacey.clarke@abanohealthcare.com | 0429 577 214

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