Dentist – Public Health & Special Needs, Teaching

Western Health; Melton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Health Dental Services in Melton delivers emergency, restorative, preventive, and denture care to the western Melbourne community. You will join a collaborative clinic with a focus on evidence-based dentistry and student teaching in a modern facility.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care, autonomy in clinical practice, and involvement in education through the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA). Part-time hours ensure work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to autonomously provide high-quality general dentistry.
• Empathetic, patient-centred approach for vulnerable populations.
• Experience with public health dental services and digital records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic, restorative, endodontic, oral surgery and prosthodontic services for public health patients.
• Manage complex cases including patients with disabilities and special needs within hospital dental services.
• Provide mentorship to dental students and supervise clinical teaching sessions.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Empathy & patient-centred care

Public health experience

Education

Bachelor of Dentistry (or equivalent) with AHPRA registration

Tools

Titanium electronic patient record system

Job description

Western Health Dental Services in Melton delivers emergency, restorative, preventive, and denture care to the western Melbourne community. You will join a collaborative clinic with a focus on evidence-based dentistry and student teaching in a modern facility.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care, autonomy in clinical practice, and involvement in education through the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA). Part-time hours ensure work-life balance.