Dental Officer (Dentist)

Experienced Generalist Dentist

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight- part time considered

For further information about this role, Please contact Lesley Knight on 54610388 or via email lknight@mdhs.vic.gov.au

Join a supportive, community-focused dental team where your expertise truly makes a difference.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Dental Officer to deliver high-quality clinical care and play an important role in the smooth, effective operations of our public dental clinic. This is your chance to provide meaningful oral health services to our community—including clients with diverse needs, disabilities, and complex medical histories.

What you’ll be doing

Providing safe, comprehensive dental care aligned with OHV clinical standards

Supporting day-to-day clinical operations and contributing to service improvements

Managing referrals, offering clinical guidance, and assisting with complex cases

Promoting dental hygiene and prevention-focused education

Working closely with a passionate dental team including dentists, therapists, assistants, admin staff, and our Clinic Coordinator

Contributing to the strategic development of our dental services

Why you’ll love this role

Make a genuine impact on oral health outcomes in the community

Work with a collaborative, supportive team

Enjoy a varied clinical caseload with opportunities to use—and grow—your advanced skills

Be part of a service committed to high-quality, respectful, and accessible public dental care

Applicants must include:

Resume

Cover Letter

— please ensure your cover letter addresses the

Key Selection Criteria

outlined in the Position Description.

You can find the Position Description under the 'Related Documents' section of the job advertisement. If you're viewing this job on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website and search this role to access the full Position Description.

The

Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions

are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Appointments are subject to a satisfactory

National Police Check

and

Working with Children Check.

NDIS Workers Screening

will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.

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