• Experienced Dentist Part Time Max Term Maternity Contract, Ashburton
• Start: 14/01/2025 End: 17/12/2025 0.4 EFT, Tuesday & Wednesday
• NFP with salary packaging within a highly supported team

About Us

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, serves across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens up new opportunities for our team and the communities we serve.

About the opportunity

An exciting new opportunity to join our thriving community health care organisation and work within a truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce. We are currently seeking an experienced Dentist Level 2-3 to join our Dental Team at Access Health & Community – Ashburton.

You will have the ability to contribute to the provision of high quality, efficient and effective dental health care to eligible clients, within the scope of publically funded dental services, in accordance with Access Health & Community policies and procedures.

A high level of experience knowledge and skills in undertaking clinical duties with the ability to independently undertake clinical duties.

You would be part of a multidisciplinary dental team comprising of dentists, dental therapists, oral health therapists, dental prosthetics, oral health educators and dental assistants.

The AccessHC dental program provides community based dental care to all children under 12 yrs of age, Adult concession card holders and their dependants (under 18 yrs). In addition, we offer a range of private services to our eligible & non-eligible clients who wish to access our private clinic.

What you will be doing

• Provide dental care in accordance with Access Health & Community and Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) policies and clinical guidelines, within the scope of public dental services and the dental board of Victoria
• Deliver high quality, efficient & effective dental care
• Adopt a multidisciplinary team approach in the delivery of care
• Ability to work in a consultative manner with AccessHC dentists, dental/oral health therapists and prosthetics
• Where appropriate, refer complex treatment plans and ensure appropriate referrals to more experienced practitioners or specialists
• Provide clinical support and direction to less experienced staff
• Adhere to AccessHC OH&S, Infection Control and Record Keeping Standards

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria

• AHPRA registration as a Dentist
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with at least 6 months within Australia
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical dentistry and guidelines
• High level of clinical competence and broad relevant experience in all aspects of dentistry
• Excellent interpersonal & communication and time management skills
• Exceptional customer service and client management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Knowledge of electronic patient management system Titanium/Exact
• Previous experience in community dental /private practice
• Experience in oral health promotion and outreach activities

Attributes

• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and public health principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description attached or on our website for the key selection criteria information.

Please email, Niki Hantzis, Senior Manager – Dental: [email protected] using the subject line: Dentist Level 2 - 3 enquiry via EthicalJobs if you would like further information.

Remuneration As per: Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists’) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 -2022 (No 2)

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a child safe organisation that values inclusivity and diversity, encouraging applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health or AOD challenges, and individuals of diverse genders and sexualities.

In line with our intent for inclusion and equality, we strongly encourage applicants from Indigenous Australians. AccessHC’s commitment to our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan seeks to understand and acknowledge histories and support cultural expression in the workplace.

We are a vaccine-positive organization. Successful applicants will undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and possibly an International Check.

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