Dentist - Primary Care

• Part time roles available in our Primary Care Department
• Salary range (Level 2B to 3C) $50.72 to $65.83 per hour depending on experience + 12% super.

It’s the people who make the difference at Oral Health Victoria (OHV).

About Oral Health Victoria 

Oral Health Victoria (OHV) was established in 1996 and is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria. We aim to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups and those most in need. OHV is funded by the State Government to provide clinical dental services to eligible Victorians.

We help to provide Victorians with quality oral healthcare through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) and by purchasing dental services for public patients from more than 50 community health agencies throughout Victoria.

Our Dentists in our Primary Care Department play the important role of providing emergency and general dental care within the scope of publicly funded dental services, including to those patients with complex medical histories and disabilities.

A bit about you: 

• A Bachelor of Dental Science (or equivalent and ADC Certificate)
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Dentist
• Empathetic, caring and kind – always putting the patient first!
• A self-starter, takes initiative and has a passion for good patient outcomes
• Availability to work Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays is preferred
• Two years’ experience as a general dentist is preferred, however we are open to hearing from Dentists of all levels of experience to discuss options including recent graduates.

 Why work for OHV

• Access to Salary Packaging benefits and career development pathways
• Learn from our top-performing clinicians and assist with our diverse clinical caseload
• Expand clinical experience and exposure to a range of different patient needs
• Work with a publically funded organisation that’s transforming the way oral health is delivered
• Fantastic Carlton location – great coffee and food right on your doorstep!

To view the position description, please click here

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Applications will be open until end of business Tuesday, 17th March.

We will be actively reviewing applicants so please do not hesitate in applying as we may fill this role before the close date.

Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please email careers@dhsv.org.au  

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced. 

OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.