Dental Outreach Coordinator

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Education & training

State-of-the-art facilities

Vibrant team

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Dental Outreach Coordinator to oversee the operational coordination of Outreach Dental programs across multiple sites.

You will manage project activities, travel to partner schools, engage stakeholders, and support program delivery within a dynamic health service setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Health Promotion, Health Science, Community Development or a health service related field and/or a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of health promotion.
• Or Dental qualification eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational co-ordination of Outreach Dental programs and school screenings.
• Travel to participating schools to support program delivery as needed.
• Manage project tasks, reporting and stakeholder engagement to ensure program success.

Skills

Health promotion

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Health Promotion or related degree

Dental qualification eligible for registration

Tools

Titanium EMR

Job description

Permanent Part Time, 45.6 hours per fortnight

Located in: All RCG sites

Classification: M154 (Dependent on experience)

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Dental Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the operational co-ordination of the Outreach Dental programs including Dental School Screenings and Smile Squad program at Bayside Health. This will involve project management tasks and travel to participating schools as needed.

Please see copy of position description: https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/Bayside_Health_Position_Description_Dental_Outreach_Coordinator.pdf

Skills & Experience Required

Tertiary Qualification in Health Promotion, Health Science, Community Development or a health service related field and/or a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of health promotion. Or Dental qualification eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.

• High level of understanding of dental public health principles
• Demonstrated ability to translate health promotion priorities and principles into practical health promotion/prevention activities.
• Proven skills and experience in planning and implementing multi-strategy health promotion interventions in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health promotion theory and practice with a specific focus on the underlying social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills, including strategic planning skills
• Ability to measure the outcomes of health promotion / prevention activities and adapt future programs dependent on findings
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to engage key stakeholders, consumers and services
• A Police Check that is current and with 12 months of the date of issue
• Working with Children Check
• Experience in supervising clinical staff and providing consultation, advice and support around clinical issues
• Radiation operating license in Victoria as a clinician
• Well-developed project management and computer literacy skills.
• Proven organisational and time-management skills
• Proven ability in completing administrative and reporting requirements to a high standard within set timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to access funding opportunities
• Excellent information technology skills and familiarity with electronic client records software Titanium
• Experience in oral health promotion programs
• Project management experience

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 7/10/2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.