Dental Clinical Director — Lead Governance & Quality

Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) seeks an experienced Dental Clinical Director to lead clinical governance and quality across our dental services. In this senior role, you will collaborate with the C-suite and dental team to strengthen professional practice and the sustainable growth of our dental services.

You will provide clinical leadership and mentorship, ensure compliance with the Dental Board of Australia and AHPRA, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on patient-centered

Qualifications

• Must hold current Dental Board of Australia/AHPRA registration.
• Significant clinical dentistry experience and leadership experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance, quality and patient safety across dental services.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to dental practitioners.
• Ensure compliance with AHPRA, Dental Board and professional standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and clinical accountability.
• Support service development, sustainability and growth.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Patient-centered care

Dental Board/AHPRA registration

Job description

Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) seeks an experienced Dental Clinical Director to lead clinical governance and quality across our dental services. In this senior role, you will collaborate with the C-suite and dental team to strengthen professional practice and the sustainable growth of our dental services.

You will provide clinical leadership and mentorship, ensure compliance with the Dental Board of Australia and AHPRA, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on patient-centered