Dentist Level 1, 2 or 3

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Better Health Network is seeking Dentists to join across four dental sites in Melbourne, offering Level 1–3 roles with opportunities from general care to complex treatment. Positions include part-time, full-time, permanent and fixed-term arrangements, supporting a not-for-profit ethos and community-focused care.

Join our Oral Health team delivering prevention, education and treatment to adults and children, with mentoring for Level 3 roles and a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Dentist.
• Clinical skills appropriate to the level of the position.
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Strong communication, teamwork and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• For Level 3, significant clinical experience and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess oral health needs, diagnose conditions and develop care plans.
• Provide general dental treatment within scope of practice.
• Help clients understand oral health and make informed decisions.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with other providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow infection control rules.
• Contribute to quality improvement and team-based care.
• Level 3: mentor Level 1–2 dentists and support program development.

Skills

AHPRA registered dentist

Clinical skills

Evidence-based care

Job description

Dentists - Multiple Opportunities | Levels 1, 2 and 3

Opportunities across Parkdale, Bentleigh East, South Melbourne and Prahran

Part time/full Permanent and fixed term opportunities available

Dentist Levels 1, 2 and 3, with appointment aligned to the relevant role requirements

Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking Dentists to join Better Health Network across our four dental sites. Whether you’re building your clinical experience or bringing advanced skills, this is an opportunity to provide person-centred care and help improve access to oral health services. Our roles span general dental care through to complex treatment, clinical guidance and mentoring.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About the roles

Joining our Oral Health team, you’ll provide care to adults and children, combining prevention, education and treatment. You’ll work alongside dental and other health professionals to respond to each client’s needs and support continuity of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing oral health needs, diagnosing conditions and developing individual care plans.
• Providing general dental treatment within your scope of practice and experience.
• Helping clients understand their oral health and make informed decisions about care.
• Coordinating referrals and working with other providers.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and following infection prevention and safety requirements.
• Contributing to quality improvement and effective team-based care.
• For Level 3 opportunities, you’ll also bring advanced clinical skills to complex presentations, mentor Level 1 and 2 dentists, support student supervision and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

About you

You’ll take a practical, respectful approach to care and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. You’ll communicate clearly, work collaboratively and recognise when to seek advice or refer clients for additional support.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Dentist.
• Clinical skills appropriate to the level of the position.
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Strong communication, teamwork and clinical record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Applicants for Level 3 roles will also need significant clinical experience, advanced treatment skills and experience contributing to clinical program development, implementation and evaluation.

At BHN, you’ll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Location

We are recruiting across Parkdale, Bentleigh East, South Melbourne and Prahran. Please include your preferred location or locations and availability in your application.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Pre-employment requirements include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of professional registration, a current First Aid Certificate, vaccination requirements and the right to work in Australia. Additional checks apply to Level 3 roles, including a general statutory declaration and Aged Care Worker Banning Order Check. An international police check is required where applicable.