Removable Prosthetics Dental Technician

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 pre-tax

Meal Entertainment entitlement $2,650

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Public transport accessibility

Job summary

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) – Carlton VIC is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory professional to manufacture a broad range of removable prosthesis appliances, including full and partial dentures, overdentures, and repairs. The role is based in a public health setting within RDHM’s Dental Laboratory.

The position requires a Diploma of Dental Technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience across all removable prosthetic processes, Co/Cr design, and related

Qualifications

• Diploma of Dental Technology required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with all aspects of dental removable prosthetic appliances, processes, Co/Cr design, surveying, duplication of working models splints, laser and electro-spot welding, metal polishing, wax modelling, wire bending, shade/mould selection.

Responsibilities

• Construct, modify, and repair removable dental prosthetics from dental impressions.
• Produce high-quality dentures, splints, cobalt chrome frameworks, and other prescribed prostheses.
• Support OHV clinicians, laboratory staff, and dental students from UoM and RMIT.
• Create teaching aids, including dental casts, articulated models, and surgical splints.
• Assist with laboratory operations while maintaining quality, throughput, and turnaround time standards.

Skills

Removable prosthetics experience

Dental lab operations

Education

Diploma of Dental Technology

Job description

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) – Carlton VIC is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory professional to manufacture a broad range of removable prosthesis appliances, including full and partial dentures, overdentures, and repairs. The role is based in a public health setting within RDHM’s Dental Laboratory.

The position requires a Diploma of Dental Technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience across all removable prosthetic processes, Co/Cr design, and related