Dental Officer at North Richmond Community Health
Richmond VIC 3121, , Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 25

Salary

86132.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Access, Dental Care, Patient Flow, Professional Development, Learning Environment, Emergency Services, Policy Review, Community Health, Extractions, Peer Reviews, Clinical Care, Service Quality, Health Education

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

  • Part-Time (22.8 Hours per week)
  • Fixed-Term until 18 November 2025
  • generous salary packaging options
  • flexible work arrangements
  • strong connection to community and innovation

We’re looking for a Dental Officer to join our close-knit, multi-disciplinary dental team. Whether you’re a seasoned public dental practitioner or early in your career with strong values and a commitment to health equity, this is a role where your clinical skills and community mindset will shine.

Responsibilities

You’ll provide a full scope of general dental care to our clients – from diagnosis and emergency services to restorations, extractions, minor oral surgery, periodontal care and oral health education. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring early-career clinicians and contributing to service quality and innovation.

  • Your day-to-day will include:
  • Providing high-quality clinical care including examinations, diagnostics, restorations, extractions, and infection management
  • Delivering preventive services and tailored oral health education in a supportive, trauma-informed way
  • Performing conservative periodontal management and endodontic treatment where appropriate
  • Supporting patient flow and access through efficient time and appointment management
  • Keeping accurate and high-quality clinical records in line with AHPRA and DHSV guidelines
  • Contributing to clinical meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement activities
  • Acting as a mentor for Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists, and junior dentists
  • Promoting and modelling best-practice infection prevention and control
  • Participating in ongoing training, professional development, and policy review

This position offers clinical variety, career development, and the opportunity to work with a team that’s genuinely passionate about making a difference.

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