• School of Dentistry

• Full-time, continuing position commencing ASAP  

• The full-time base salary will range from $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) 

• Based at our Herston campus 

About This Opportunity  

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinic Manager to lead the start-up and ongoing management of a new, student-led dental clinic in our esteemed Oral Health Centre at Herston. This position will enable the clinical supervision of students undertaking the new Doctor of Dental Medicine program, in a university-owned and managed 16-chair community clinic.

This role will be based in Herston and will also provide remote leadership and support to the School’s established clinical teams based in Dalby and St George. This role may require occasional travel to these locations as required.

Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who will develop and manage resources, systems, processes, and procedures that promote ‘best practice’ in patient care for a student-led dental clinic.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Management: Provide leadership to the clinical teams at Herston, Dalby and St George, manage day-to-day clinic operations and recruit, manage and train staff members.

• Student experience: Support the management of student rotations and placements.

• Clinical operations: Coordinate patient care, oversee marketing campaigns and manage financials.

• Compliance and quality control: Develop and implement quality assurance measures and act as the clinic’s Radiation Safety Officer.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in dental clinic management or healthcare administration delivering high-quality patient care and/or service excellence.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities enabling you to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the Dentistry Clinic within the University and wider community.

• Knowledge of current healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Have undertaken Radiation Safety Officer Training, or ability to undertake training within 6 months of commencing in the role.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia, education check and a criminal background check.   

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions 

• 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• UQ Study for Staff 

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary packaging options  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Sarah Robinson (School Manager, School of Dentistry) via email at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Resume  

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section   

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close Sunday 1 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-42143).