Dentist

HCF group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Insurance discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

HCF's Sydney CBD Dental Centre is seeking a skilled Dentist to deliver comprehensive clinical care to HCF members on a part-time basis (2–4 days per week). You will contribute to accessible, affordable, high-quality dental services for Australians.

Essential criteria include a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry, current Australian general dentist registration, an EPA Radiation Licence, and the ability to work independently in a busy clinical surgery while meeting KPI targets and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (required)
• Current registration as a general dentist in Australia
• EPA Radiation Licence required
• Ability to work effectively, independently within a clinical surgery
• Strong awareness of clinical risk management and patient safety
• Willingness to work across multiple Dental Centres if needed
• Follow instructions from leadership (General Manager Dental, DCN Clinical Manager, Dentist in Charge, mentor)

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of dentistry and oral care to HCF members
• Meet KPI targets for productivity and clinical quality
• Maintain accurate patient clinical records
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
• Promote preventive care and value of private health insurance
• Support leadership to represent HCF to regulators and associations
• Collaborate with staff to ensure coordinated patient care

Skills

Independent working

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dentistry

Tools

EPA Radiation Licence

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Dentist to join our Sydney CBD Dental Centre. In this role, you'll deliver comprehensive clinical care to HCF members while contributing to our mission of providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality dental services to Australians. This is a part time role (2-4 days per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver all aspects of dentistry and oral care to ensure the highest quality of care for HCF members
• Provide clinical services efficiently and productively, meeting defined individual KPI targets (including productivity, clinical quality, and CPD requirements)
• Maintain accurate and legible patient clinical records
• Ensure compliance with all relevant AHPRA, Dental Board of Australia, radiology regulations, and HCF clinical/business policies
• Promote preventive oral health care and reinforce the value of private health insurance
• Support the Head of Dental Services and Dentist in Charge to represent HCF interests to dental regulators and associations
• Work collaboratively with dental staff and assist in maintaining a coordinated approach to patient care

Key Tasks:

• Proficiently provide clinical and preventive-oriented oral health care
• Liaise with patients, dentists, and staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Follow approved clinical delegation and direction from the Head of Dental Services, Dentist in Charge, and your mentor (if assigned)
• Maintain a high level of clinical skills and complete any required accreditations for specialised dental practices
• Ensure all clinical work is cost-effective and meets HCF member needs for both treatment and customer service

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry
• Current registration as a general dentist in Australia
• EPA Radiation Licence
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently within the clinical surgery
• Strong awareness of clinical risk management and personal clinical capabilities
• Willingness to work across multiple Dental Centres if required
• Preparedness to follow instructions from leadership, including the General Manager Dental, DCN Clinical Manager, Dentist in Charge, and mentor (if assigned)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with multicultural staff and diverse consumers
• Knowledge and experience in current preventive treatment philosophies (e.g., Minimal Intervention Dentistry)
• Understanding of private health insurance

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.