Dentist, Public Health

Employment Type Permanent Full Time; Casual; Permanent Part Time

Job Category Other Professionals - Dental

Req Id 7134

About The Role This position participates in the provision of dental care to eligible patients in accordance with their identified needs. The position may be based at any of the Barwon Health dental clinics located at Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb Community Health Centres or regional clinics on rotation. As part of an inter‑disciplinary dental team with a focus on population health, the position is responsible for the delivery of high quality and cost effective dental services.

This position also operates within a multi‑disciplinary environment incorporating a range of shared team processes and interventions that recognize the breadth of client and community health needs beyond that of primary presentations, along with the need to engage with and become “Partners for Health” with individuals and communities to achieve an improvement in the health of the population.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical dental care within a public health setting, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred treatment.

Deliver oral health services to priority and vulnerable populations, supporting improved community health outcomes.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, and enhance oral health programs and service delivery.

Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards through accurate clinical documentation, infection control, and ongoing quality improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Formally recognised tertiary qualifications in Dentistry with minimum 2 years of experience

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dentist

Operator Licence to use Irradiating Apparatus as specified in the Health (Radiation Safety) Regulations

Current Victorian Driving licence

Working knowledge of contemporary infection prevention policies and procedures

Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory police record check, immunisation status clearance, and working with children check (if applicable).

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Extensive professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

Additional Information For more information about working at Barwon Health, click here.

All Appointments Are Subject To

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Application Process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact Details Contact person: Jacinta Claxton

Email: jacinta.claxton2@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 7615

Internal Candidates Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

Instructions for Internal Candidates only.

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