Locum Dentist

Abano Healthcare

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Gladstone Central, QLD, au on site Until 10/3/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Experience the Capricorn Coast with a rewarding locum opportunity

Looking for your next locum placement? Join 1300SMILES Dentists Gladstone, a well-established dental practice with an existing patient base and an experienced support team.

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

About Gladstone

Situated on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city offering a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to some of the state's most spectacular natural attractions. Spend your time outside the practice exploring the waterfront, nearby beaches, national parks and the Southern Great Barrier Reef, with Heron Island and Lady Musgrave Island just offshore. With a warm climate and plenty of outdoor activities, Gladstone is an ideal destination for dentists looking to combine rewarding clinical work with a coastal escape.

Join 1300SMILES Dentists Gladstone for a locum placement from 30 November to 27 December, working Monday to Friday while experiencing everything Central Queensland 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
  • Established patient base with consistent workflow
  • Supportive and experienced clinical and administrative team

About the role

You'll provide high-quality general dentistry to an established 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:

📧 [email protected]

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About this role

Summary

Provide general dental care in an established practice, supporting patient treatment and care delivery.

Job title

Locum Dentist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Gladstone Central, AU, with remote options not specified.

Salary

$1k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AHPRA registrationconfidence working independentlyprofessional indemnity insurance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

general dentistryrestorative dentistryemergency carepreventive dentistry
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia

On-site City