Professor in Periodontics

The University of Melbourne; Australia; Remote; AUD 184,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Professor in Periodontics to lead the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) Periodontics program at Melbourne Dental School. You will integrate specialist clinical training, cutting‑edge research and curriculum innovation to set national and international standards in Periodontics.

You will mentor the next generation of specialist clinicians, supervise HDR students, and drive translational research with strong collaborations and external

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain current or clearly eligible specialist AHPRA registration in Periodontics, without limiting conditions or restrictions.
• Completed PhD in Periodontics or closely related field with strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership in specialist clinical teaching, including curriculum design, assessment, benchmarking and educational innovation.
• Show a sustained record of high‑quality research, including competitive grant success and impactful translational outcomes.
• Bring extensive experience supervising higher degree and postgraduate research students through to successful thesis completion.
• Engage confidently with national and international professional bodies, accreditation panels and multidisciplinary clinical partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the DCD Periodontics curriculum and assessment across clinical and academic components.
• Provide high-quality clinical supervision and safe patient care at RDHM, modelling evidence-based, multidisciplinary specialist Periodontics practice.
• Establish and lead an internationally recognised research program in Periodontics, securing competitive funding and collaborative partnerships.
• Supervise and mentor higher degree and postgraduate research students, building research capacity across the discipline and School.
• Provide strategic leadership in national curriculum frameworks, accreditation standards and professional guidelines for specialist Periodontics.

Skills

Specialist periodontal care

Clinical leadership

Research leadership

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Periodontics

Job description

## Professor in PeriodonticsApply: Parkville: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR-009367**Role type:** Part-time (0.8 FTE) to Full-time; Continuing **Faculty:** Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences **School:** Melbourne Dental School **Salary:** Level D: AUD $183,859 - $202,556 p.a. Level E: AUD $236,824 p.a. plus 17% super and clinical loading of AUD $13,494 p.a.* International leadership in specialist Periodontics / Shape a nationally benchmarked Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) Periodontics program / Drive impactful translational research* Join us to lead specialist Periodontics education, research and clinical innovation that advances oral health globally.* Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.**The University of Melbourne** We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.**Your next career opportunity** You will lead the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) Periodontics program, integrating specialist clinical training, cutting-edge research and curriculum innovation. You will shape national and international standards in Periodontics while mentoring the next generation of specialist clinicians.**What you will deliver:*** Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the DCD Periodontics curriculum and assessment across clinical and academic components.* Provide high-quality clinical supervision and safe patient care at RDHM, modelling evidence-based, multidisciplinary specialist Periodontics practice.* Establish and lead an internationally recognised research program in Periodontics, securing competitive funding and collaborative partnerships.* Supervise and mentor higher degree and postgraduate research students, building research capacity across the discipline and School.* Provide strategic leadership in national curriculum frameworks, accreditation standards and professional guidelines for specialist Periodontics.**You may be a great fit if you:*** Hold and maintain current or clearly eligible specialist AHPRA registration in Periodontics, without limiting conditions or restrictions.* Possess a completed PhD in Periodontics or a closely related field, with strong academic credentials.* Demonstrate strategic leadership in specialist clinical teaching, including curriculum design, assessment, benchmarking and educational innovation.* Show a sustained record of high-quality research, including competitive grant success and impactful translational outcomes.* Bring extensive experience supervising higher degree and postgraduate research students through to successful thesis completion.* Engage confidently with national and international professional bodies, accreditation panels and multidisciplinary clinical partners.For further information please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.**What we offer you!** We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being* Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance ProgramFor more information check out our benefits page! **Your new team – “Melbourne Dental School”** You will join the Melbourne Dental School, a leader in specialist dental education and translational research. Working closely with the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, you will help deliver world-class patient-centred clinical training. You will collaborate in a values-driven Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, committed to Advancing Health 2030.**Be Yourself** The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants** We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail]**Application essentials:*** Visit \"apply with us\" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.* You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.* A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.* Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.**Want to know more?*** For queries related to this specific position, contact **Professor Petros Papagerakis** or **Professor Ivan Darby** at the details listed in the position description.* For questions related to our recruitment process email **Shabon Nawabi** at [e-mail]* For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.**Applications close:** Friday 9th October 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.**Position Description:** Candidate Information Pack - Professor in Periodontics.pdf