EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN BROOME WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOR 2 DENTISTS
Position open for consideration of Recent Graduates and Sponsorship in Broome.
Broome is a beautiful coastal destination near the top of Western Australia, with a delightful tropical climate and a population of 17,000 that swells to 45 ,000 during the Dry season (April-October). This provides a wonderful transition between a bustling tourist town and a quiet paradise nestled in the heart of the Kimberly region.
Broome is the gateway to Kimberley’s, one of the last great wildernesses of the world. It has stunning beaches, abundant camping and fishing opportunities as well as a thriving, diverse, colourful cultural community of people from all over the world. This brings with it a multitude of health and wellness opportunities.
Even with the swell in tourist population, Broome currently only has 3 dental practices which means a high patient to practitioner ratio. An incredible opportunity awaits any Dentist looking to establish themselves quickly in a high demand location with a steady patient and solid fee base, without the competition found in cities.
Our Practice
Pearly White’s Dental is a private practice which was opened 11 years ago and has been busy ever since. Built by the Principal Dentist Dr Angela McIntosh (BDS Otago), it offers kind, compassionate and educational dentistry to the local community. We offer all general dentistry as well as complex dentistry through a visiting Dentist (Dr Kieran Chew (BDS). He has years of experience and is incredibly competent and trusted for our complex surgical cases and implants and a marvelous source of knowledge and support for all things dental.
We are a team of one Principal Dentist and a full-time Oral Health Therapist, Joana Fronda, both of whom live in Broome as well as a part time Oral Health Therapist, who is from Newcastle but is studying Medicine in Broome. Our Dental Assistants, Reception and Administration staff are fun, energetic and dedicated to the clinicians’ and patients’ wellbeing and for Pearly Whites Dental to thrive. We are a multinational team hailing from New Zealand, Belgium, Ireland, Iran as well as Australia.
We refer orthodontic cases to a regular visiting Specialist as well as one from the UK who has recently moved here. We are also happy to have a Pediatric Dentist that has also moved to Broome and that is available for referrals for complex dental treatment of children that cannot be treated by our Oral Health Therapists.
The practice is fortunate to have a wonderful customer base. The high demand for dentistry in a close-knit town means a no-tolerance policy for customers who act aggressively or rudely. The local community is very trusting in our exceptional long-term care. The tourist population is also always incredibly grateful to be treated for urgent dental issues while travelling.
Our practice features three well-equipped surgeries including two recently upgraded dental chairs. We regularly invest in new equipment to maintain a smooth, efficient, and modern clinical environment and adhere to the highest infection control standards.
We pride ourselves on exceptional patient care with our Principal Dentist Dr Angela McIntosh supporting many dental phobic and anxious patients through their treatment plans. The level of care delivered by our practice can be seen in our wonderful customer reviews.
“I have never had such a pleasant NON scary experience at the dentist.”
“From the moment you arrive; Angela and her team make you feel comfortable and welcome.”
“As a traveler only in Broome for a few days… my dentist was amazing – extremely thorough in her exam and treatment, as well as being very caring … I couldn’t have hoped for a better service.”
The Role
- Two full-time positions are available to walk into with a large existing patient base.
- Both positions can be negotiated on a flexible rotational basis with the Principal Dentist (for example FIFO 3 months on, 1 month off or any combination that suits for the right applicant).
- The practice is open five days a week, 8am to 4.30 pm.
- You will be competent in excellent general dentistry with a focus on communicating kindly, clearly and with compassion.
- You will educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative dental care.
- You will be competent in fixed and removable Prosthodontics as well as Endodontics with mentoring available when required.
- You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, again guidance and mentoring available.
- You can maintain accurate patient records in compliance with AHPRA and dental regulations.
- You enjoy working collaboratively with our Oral Health Therapists who have adult scope and a strong focus on Periodontal Disease and care of children and teenagers.
We Offer
- Assistance with accommodation and use of a car to be negotiated depending on applicants’ circumstances.
- Opportunity for flexible hours -find your perfect work-life balance.
- Remuneration is 40% commission on fees charged. Note due to our remote location the hourly rate charged is in the 95 percentiles of Australian average fees, so income is expected to be higher than the average city practice with less pressure.
- A loyal patient base with current appointment books full for over 2 months in advance.
- Relocation support options of up to 5k available.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunity for sponsorship for non-Australian residents that have passed the Australian Dental Council Examinations.
- Mentorship and support for new graduates from an experienced team.
- Live and work in a stunning coastal town where nothing is more than 8 minutes’ drive away.
- Possible potential for ownership of a well-established practice in the future.
About you
- You have the legal right to work in Australia
- You are prepared to secure AHPRA registration, ADA membership, and professional indemnity insurance.
- You are proficient and comfortable in performing all general procedures.
- You are passionate about providing exceptional patient care.
- You have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- You are confident in formulating and discussing treatment plans with your patients.
- You enjoy working as part of a friendly and collaborative team.
Applicants, please email your CV to [email protected] attention Dr Angela McIntosh.
CONTACT
Dr Angela McIntosh
08 9192 5922
[email protected]
