Dental Lead

The-Geo-Group-Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging options

Travel between sites

Job summary

GEO Healthcare is seeking a Dental Lead to oversee and support oral health services across multiple correctional healthcare locations in Victoria. The role blends clinical leadership with operational oversight, governance, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality care for people in custody.

You will lead dental teams, drive service development, and ensure compliance with standards while travelling between metropolitan Melbourne and regional sites as required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant General Dentistry discipline.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Dentist.
• Demonstrated experience in General Dentistry and working to full scope of practice.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a dental or oral health service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate oral health services across GEO Healthcare locations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dental care.
• Support development and implementation of service improvements and clinical best practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve health outcomes for people in custody.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Education

General Dentistry degree

Job description

Opportunities for a Dental Lead - GEO Healthcare

Attractive Salary Package + Super | Free Parking | Professional Development | Leadership Opportunity

About the Role

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare services to men in Victorian prisons and is seeking an experienced Dental Lead to oversee and support oral health services across multiple correctional healthcare locations.

This exciting leadership position combines clinical practice with operational oversight, workforce leadership, clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development. The Dental Lead will work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality oral health services in accordance with legislative, contractual, and professional standards. The role is based at one or more GEO Healthcare locations across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, with occasional travel required between sites.

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:

• Lead and coordinate oral health services across assigned GEO Healthcare locations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dental care.
• Support the development and implementation of service improvements and clinical best practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve health outcomes for people in custody.

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Lead clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Monitor clinical standards, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Support accreditation activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development and review of oral health policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional support to Dentists, Oral Health Therapists, and Dental Assistants.
• Support workforce capability, professional development, and ongoing supervision.
• Ensure staff maintain relevant registrations, licences, and mandatory training requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Service Performance

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with custodial staff, healthcare teams, and specialist oral health providers.
• Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with key contractual requirements and performance measures.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Qualification in a relevant General Dentistry discipline.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Dentist.
• Demonstrated experience in General Dentistry and working to full scope of practice.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a dental or oral health service.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Other Requirements

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Successful completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Capacity to work within a correctional healthcare environment.
• Willingness to travel between Victorian sites as required.

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare delivers primary healthcare services across Victorian men's public prisons and employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving health outcomes for people in custody.

We are seeking professionals who embody our values of:

Understanding | Respect | Accountability | Teamwork | Excellence

Why Join GEO Healthcare?

Financial & Career Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, conferences, and training
• Paid study leave (conditions apply)
• Super salary packaging options
• Commonwealth Bank employee benefits
• Career progression within a growing healthcare organisation
• Fitness Passport membership access
• Telus Health Employee Assistance Program
• Safe and supportive workplace focused on physical and psychological wellbeing

Work-Life Balance

• Free onsite parking
• Reward and recognition programs
• Employee referral incentives
• Uniform provided
• Regular employee celebrations and recognition events

Make a Difference

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare delivery in a correctional setting.

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE