• Influence and develop business planning and strategy
• Continue to drive and shape a values-led culture
• Maintain professional skills and registration through providing dental services and student mentoring

The Role

• Fixed-term, Full Time (up to 5 years)
• Senior remuneration package in the range of $156,499 to $195,624 p.a. (including 17% superannuation)
• Plus market loading allowance commensurate with successful candidates skills and experience
• Orange

The Clinical Director is a senior position accountable to the Executive Dean, responsible for managing the Universitys dental clinics. The Clinical Director will be responsible for ensuring the clinics provide a high standard of service, provide appropriate clinical training opportunities for students, meet all legislative requirements and operate in a financially responsible manner.

To maintain professional skills and registration the Clinical Director will be required to provide dental treatment and student tutoring.

Orange is a major regional centre located less than 3.5 hours from Sydney. A popular tourist destination known for its food, wine and arts festivals, affordable housing, shorter commute times and a regional airport boasting regular flights to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, makes this the perfect city to embrace a tree change to live and work in regional NSW.

To be successful you will have:

• Registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Sound clinical and diagnostic skills in general dentistry
• Ability to lead and guide strategic and operational business planning
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in driving change, fostering innovation and problem solving

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Faculty of Science delivers flexible, innovative teaching programs that provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to build a career, advance their profession and contribute to their community. We currently have more than 9000 students and over 500 staff dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.

We are a leader in strategic and applied research in a wide array of sciences. We enhance and extend knowledge, train and educate future researchers and provide scientific solutions to current challenges. We achieve this through ethical practice, professional collaborations, industry involvement and a commitment to continual improvement.

We also provide a range of health and other services to our regional communities through our enterprise activities.

The CSU clinics are dedicated to the facilitation of Dentistry Services in the Universitys multi-campus clinics. The focus of the Clinics is to operate in a sustainable and business-like manner within the context of a University environment and to seek opportunities that will support the operation of the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences while providing a standard of health care in the regions in which the University operates that complies with a national standard.

The Clinics will maximise the opportunity for students to undertake clinical experience necessary to meet their educational and professional requirements and will foster strong industry and community support. CSU offers both private and student clinics to the general public. The Clinics are run by the Faculty of Science under the guidance of the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

CSU offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Professor Megan Smith | Executive Dean, Faculty of Science | deanofscience@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2510

Closing Date: 11 pm, 10 March 2020