New Grad Dental Officer - Dental Wodonga

Albury Wodonga Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health invites applications for New Graduate General Dentist positions in its Public Dental unit. This permanent full-time role involves delivering comprehensive general dentistry within the approved scope and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across the health service.

Successful applicants will have a Dentist Practitioner qualification recognised in Victoria, current AHPRA registration, and a strong focus on infection control and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Dental Practitioner qualification recognised by the Dental Practice Board of Victoria.
• AHPRA Registration is required.
• Strong infection control knowledge relevant to dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of general dentistry within scope of practice.
• Refer complex treatments to senior dentists for guidance.
• Maintain and process patient records in accordance with standards.
• Strive for productivity and time value targets while maintaining patient-centred care.

Skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Clinical planning

Education

Dental Practitioner qualification (DPPVB)

AHPRA Registration

Job description

About the Role

• Closing Date: 20/10/2026
• Generous sign on bonus
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities New Graduate Dental Officer (2 Positions Available) Permanent Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Available (Conditions Apply)

Launch your Dentistry career with a leading regional health service and make a real difference in your community.

About the role

We are excited to welcome a skilled and compassionate New Graduate General Dentist to our lovely team at Albury Wodonga Health - Public Dental unit. We are looking for a successful applicant with the ability to perform all aspects of general dentistry within their scope of practice under the dental practitioner division of dentistry.

Mandatory Criteria

• Dental Practitioner qualification recognised by the Dental Practice Board of Victoria.
• AHPRA Registration
• Sound awareness and understanding of Infection Control principles as they relate to the positions designated area of work.
• Ability to work as a team member within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to plan and manage clinical activities.
• Manage patients within competency and experience levels as defined by the AWH Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice for Senior Medical and Dental Practitioners Policy (and or College guidelines where appropriate) and as assessed by a regular record audit.
• Refer more complex treatment plans to more senior dentists for guidance and, where appropriate, management.
• Maintain and process patient records in accordance with AWH Clinical Record Standards and the Health Records Act.
• Strive to attain productivity and time value targets on a regular basis whilst still maintaining an ethical, patient centred approach to service provision.

Employment Type

This is a fulltime opportunity with a monthly RDO.

Contact details

For further information refer to the Position Description or reach out to Rebekah Clutterbuck (Hiring Manager) on 02 6051 7925 or email [email protected] for further details and a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Important Notice

All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of your COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.