Dentist (As per award)

at  Maryborough District Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: North West Region | Central Goldfields
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Maryborough District Health Service
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/24077
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join our professional and supportive Dental Department at MDHS in our brand new clinic. This position would suit a well presented and highly motivated individual looking to further their experience and career within a community setting in a central location. This role ensures that eligible members of the community have access to respectful, high quality and efficient public dental services. Salary sacrificing is available. Recent graduates are welcome to apply!
MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

PERMANENT FULL TIME – 80 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT

Classification: - Dependent on Experience
Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists’) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018-2022 (No.2)
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join our professional and supportive Dental Department at MDHS in our brand new clinic. This position would suit a well presented and highly motivated individual looking to further their experience and career within a community setting in a central location. This role ensures that eligible members of the community have access to respectful, high quality and efficient public dental services.
You will work within a strong collegial environment, be supported by an experienced team and have diverse continuing education opportunities such as working under general anaesthetic. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing dental services to both adults and children, you would also be responsible for the provision of a broad range of clinical duties within the scope of publicly funded dental services, including patients with disabilities and complex medical histories. Salary sacrificing is available. Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Bachelor of Dentistry or similar qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• Operator’s licence to use irradiating apparatus, provider and prescriber number
• Computer skills and experience with Dental IT software or patient management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to converse effectively with a wide range of clients, families, staff and health professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to staff development, continuing education and quality improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the General Dentists EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Current Bachelor of Dentistry or similar qualification.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post graduate experience in the Australian Public Dental Sector would be desirable.
• Operator’s licence to use irradiating apparatus, provider number and prescriber number.
• Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer the Job description for details