Locum Dentist – Short‑term Placement

About the role

Join Nambucca Dental Surgery for a short‑term locum placement from 16 November to 27 November, working Monday to Friday in the coastal community of Nambucca Heads, NSW. You will deliver high‑quality general dentistry to an existing patient base while enjoying a supportive practice environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide examinations and treatment planning for patients.
• Perform restorative dentistry procedures.
• Carry out extractions and emergency dental care.
• Deliver preventive dentistry and other general dental procedures aligned with your clinical experience.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Examinations and treatment planning.
• Restorative dentistry.
• Extractions.
• Emergency dental care.
• Preventive dentistry.

What we offer

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