The Opportunity

We are Australia’s largest Dental Services Organisation, supporting almost 800 dentists to provide care to over 1 million patients each year.

With a vast geographical footprint across 170 locations, the Bupa Dental Network offers locum dentists the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from state-of-the-art city clinics to regional practices.

We are currently seeking interest from Dentists at our practice located in Goondiwindi, Queensland for a long-term locum assignment. We also have ongoing locum opportunities across other practices in Queensland as well.

Immerse Yourself in Nature

Goondiwindi is located on the border of inland New South Wales and Queensland with Macintyre River forming a natural boundary between the 2 states.  Goondiwindi is surrounded by lagoons and watercourses that offer a diverse range of native fish species, waterbirds, and other flora and fauna.

Goondiwindi offers endless scenic views, swimming, hiking, fishing and tranquillity and other outdoor activities including hiking and golf.

Goondiwindi also has culturally significant landmarks including the historically significant Customs House Museum.

About Dental on Bowen

With a rich history of serving the community for over 3 decades, Dental on Bowen understand the importance of personalised treatment plan by incorporating the latest dental innovation as well as traditional care for the community.

We are now seeking an Associate Dentist or a Locum Dentist, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.

Why Choose Locum Work?

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Tailor your work around your personal commitments and interests with no long-term commitment to patients
• Variety & Adventure: Embrace the opportunity to work in diverse locations across Australia, from bustling urban centres to serene rural communities. Each practice brings unique experiences, patients, and challenges, keeping your career dynamic and exciting.
• Expand Your Skill Set: Working in different environments and with varied patient needs will enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Exposure to various practices and technologies will support you to become a more versatile and well-rounded dental professional.
• Professional Support & Development: Practice with an organisation that backs your professional growth. Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Benefit from a supportive network of experienced dental professionals.
• Minimal Administrative Burden: Focus on patient care while we handle the administrative tasks. Our comprehensive support system ensures smooth transitions between assignments, so you can concentrate on what you do best.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is Australia’s largest Health Insurer, with 4.2 million customers offering strong revenue earning potential. Our innovative product, Bupa Members Ultimate helps our health insurance customers focus on preventative oral care by reducing or removing in practice costs on check-ups, cleans and fillings. This means that our customers are practice-loyal, with regular bookings scheduled, and as a locum or visiting clinician you’ll still have solid patient streams! 

About You

You may be looking to grow your capabilities within private practice and expand on your knowledge by working across multiple clinical contexts.  You’re confident with your current scope to work independently and are comfortable with volume general dentistry. 

We’re keen to meet with Dentists who are seeking ongoing assignments to practice across a range of Queensland including longer-term stints in regional locations.

We can support you to design a schedule that works for you over the next 3, 6 or 12 months. 

For more information, please call James Maruyama, Talent Acquisition Partner, on 0478 276 409 or via email james.maruyama@bupa.com.au

Be at the heart of it

Being part of the Bupa Dental Network means being part of a network of independent dentists, supported by Bupa to ensure you have the right amount of time for each appointment without the distractions of worrying about the more administrative tasks. It means you can focus on delivering truly first-class care.

Let’s chat possibilities across our Network!