Oral Health Advisor

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Carlton location

Public transport access

Job summary

Oral Health Victoria is seeking an experienced Oral Health Advisor to join the Smile Squad and provide clinical leadership for the school dental program. This role aims to improve oral health outcomes and consumer experiences through value-based care.

Working within the Chief Oral Health Advisor’s leadership team, you will contribute to governance, training, and cross‑team collaboration to implement population health strategies and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a tertiary qualification in Dental or Oral Health Therapy and is registered with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience within a public health setting.
• Understanding of value-based healthcare, population health, and their application to oral health services.
• Experience analysing clinical data to evaluate services and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and advice for the Smile Squad school dental program, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support clinical governance, including peer review, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate population health strategies, workforce planning, and training programs.
• Contribute advice on infrastructure, equipment and technology requirements to support program delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Dental or Oral Health Therapy

Tools

Titanium

Job description

• Full time / Part time, 12-month fixed term opportunity


• Grade 4 Salary + 12 % Super


• Salary Packaging options available. You can use up to $9,010 per year of your pre-tax income for a range of everyday items and expenses and up to a further $2,650 per year on Meal Entertainment. This means you could pay less tax and have more money to spend!


• Work with an organisation that is transforming public oral health care in Victoria.

• Full time / Part time, 12-month fixed term opportunity


• Grade 4 Salary + 12 % Super


• Salary Packaging options available. You can use up to $9,010 per year of your pre-tax income for a range of everyday items and expenses and up to a further $2,650 per year on Meal Entertainment. This means you could pay less tax and have more money to spend!


• Work with an organisation that is transforming public oral health care in Victoria.

Position Purpose

As part of the Chief Oral Health Advisor’s clinical leadership team, the Oral Health Advisor, Smile Squad provides clinical leadership and expert advice to support the delivery of the Smile Squad school dental program. The role contributes to improved oral health outcomes and consumer experiences through value-based healthcare principles while maintaining clinical practice through service delivery within Smile Squad.

Role Accountabilities

• Provide clinical leadership and advice for the delivery, continuous improvement and evaluation of the Smile Squad school dental program, ensuring high-quality, safe and person-centred care aligned with value-based healthcare principles.


• Support clinical governance, including peer review, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.


• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate population health strategies, workforce planning, talent acquisition, staff development, and training programs.


• Contribute advice on infrastructure, equipment and technology requirements that support program delivery.

Role Requirements - Knowledge

• Tertiary qualification in Dental or Oral Health Therapy with current AHPRA registration.


• Understanding of value-based healthcare, public and population health principles, and their application to oral health services.


• Knowledge of the health sector, relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and clinical governance frameworks.


• Understanding of oral health record management systems (e.g. Titanium) and user requirements.

Experience

• Current practicing dental practitioner with strong clinical expertise and a commitment to evidence-based practice.


• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience within a public healthcare setting.


• Experience analysing clinical data and information to evaluate services and implement improvements.


• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

Please review the Position Description for the full responsibilities, duties, and role requirements associated with this position.

Why work for OHV?

• Join a friendly and collaborative team making a real difference to oral health outcomes across Victoria.


• Benefit from generous salary packaging of up to $9,010 to help reduce your tax and increase your take-home pay.


• Access a supportive work environment with wellbeing initiatives and nearby green spaces, including Carlton Gardens.


• Enjoy a convenient Carlton location with excellent public transport connections and easy access to Melbourne CBD.


• Take advantage of Carlton's vibrant food, café, and cultural scene.

Applications close: 7th October 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.