Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith University is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Dentist to join our team at the Warwick Dental Clinic.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with teaching, delivering high-quality dental care while supporting the development of future dental professionals. Based at our Warwick facility, you will also play a key role in strengthening the clinic’s presence within the Warwick and Granite Belt communities.

The core focus of this role is the supervision of fifth-year undergraduate dental students undertaking comprehensive patient care across all disciplines, at the level of a General Dental Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general dental care to patients
• Supervise and support fifth-year undergraduate dental students in clinical settings
• Develop treatment plans and cost estimates in collaboration with students and patients
• Deliver patient care during non-teaching periods
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the Titanium patient management system
• Adhere to infection control protocols and clinic policies
• Participate in clinical meetings, academic activities, and collaborative initiatives
• Support patient screening and allocation for teaching purposes
• Promote compliance with relevant legislation, University policies, and professional standards

About you
To be successful within this role, you will have:

• A qualification that enables registration as a General Dental Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (Ahpra)
• The ability to work independently as a clinician
• Experience in teaching, supervision, or working with dental students in a clinical environment (highly regarded)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic staff and contribute to multidisciplinary activities

What We Can Offer
This is a fixed-term, full-time position until December 2026, with the possibility of extension, based at the Griffith University Warwick Dental Clinic. The successful candidate is expected to attend the location in person as a normal requirement of the role.

Salary range
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Megan Gray, Clinical Director, Dental Clinic at [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.