Dentist

CrossNation Healthcare Partner

Role Snapshot

The Dentist provides high-quality, evidence-based general and emergency dental care to eligible clients attending the Public Dental Service in Mildura. Working as part of a multidisciplinary dental team in a community health teaching clinic, the Dentist delivers a comprehensive range of treatments and also supervises dental students undertaking supervised clinical practice. Clients include socio-economically disadvantaged individuals, concession cardholders, children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and community members from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What You Will Do

• Provide a comprehensive range of general dental treatments including examinations, radiographs, restorations (composite/amalgam), extractions, and preventive care
• Perform endodontic treatment including root canal therapy for anterior and posterior teeth
• Provide crown and bridge preparation and placement, full and partial dentures, mouthguards, and nightguards
• Administer local anaesthesia and manage dental emergencies including acute pain, trauma, and infection
• Undertake surgical extractions including removal of impacted and retained roots
• Develop patient-centred treatment plans, ensuring informed consent and clear patient communication
• Apply infection control and sterilisation protocols strictly in accordance with ADA guidelines and DHSV standards

Teaching Clinic and Outreach

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to La Trobe University dental students undertaking supervised practice hours
• Assess student clinical competencies and provide constructive feedback in the teaching clinic environment
• Participate in off-site outreach including the DHSV Smile Squad school dental program
• Deliver oral health education to clients, families, and community groups

Teamwork and Service Improvement

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary public dental team
• Participate in monthly dental team meetings and service planning activities
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical audit, and service evaluation initiatives
• Participate in upskilling and education programs as provided by DHSV

Operational Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary model of care and contribute to integrated service delivery
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and Manager to monitor service performance
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and consistent with organisational policy
• Enter data into the client management system to ensure statistical data and invoicing are accurate
• Manage workload and diary to meet service demands and funding targets
• Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment, modelling ethical behaviour and practices
• Operate, adhere to and demonstrate organisational Mission, Vision and Values
• Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and service evaluation activities
• Other reasonable duties as directed

What Will Help You Succeed

• High standards of clinical practice and patient safety
• Commitment to public health principles and equitable access to dental care
• Patient-centred approach with strong communication and empathy

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a public dental or community health setting
• Experience supervising dental students or junior dental staff
• Experience with TITANIUM or equivalent dental practice management software

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent recognised in Australia – essential
• Current registration with AHPRA (Dental Board of Australia) with no conditions – essential
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Dental Association (ADA)
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee) – essential
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – required prior to commencement
• Immunisation evidence as per Category A health worker requirements

Skills and Capabilities

• Comprehensive clinical dental skills across general, restorative, surgical, endodontic, and prosthodontic dentistry
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilisation, and OHS requirements in dental settings
• Proficiency with digital dental radiography, OPG interpretation, and dental charting systems
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage patients from diverse backgrounds
• Computer literacy with dental practice management software (TITANIUM desirable)
• Understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care
• Reliable, accountable, and organised
• Culturally sensitive with respect for diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous professional development
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and approachable

Compliance and Screening

• National Police Check (mandatory for all staff)
• Working With Children Check – Employee (where applicable)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (for all client-contact roles)
• Immunisation evidence per Category A health worker requirements
• Proof of identity and AHPRA registration (where applicable)
• Right to work in Australia – citizen, PR, or valid work authorisation

Professional Standards

All registered professionals must comply with AHPRA requirements, relevant professional body Codes of Conduct, and applicable legislation including the OH&S; Act, Privacy Act, Health Records Act, and Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, mature-age workers, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Employment Conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of general dental treatments including examinations, radiographs, restorations (composite/amalgam), extractions, and preventive care
• Perform endodontic treatment including root canal therapy for anterior and posterior teeth
• Provide crown and bridge preparation and placement, full and partial dentures, mouthguards, and nightguards
• Administer local anaesthesia and manage dental emergencies including acute pain, trauma, and infection
• Undertake surgical extractions including removal of impacted and retained roots
• Develop patient-centred treatment plans, ensuring informed consent and clear patient communication
• Apply infection control and sterilisation protocols strictly in accordance with ADA guidelines and DHSV standards

Requirements & Compliance

• Experience in a public dental or community health setting
• Experience supervising dental students or junior dental staff
• Experience with TITANIUM or equivalent dental practice management software
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent recognised in Australia – essential
• Current registration with AHPRA (Dental Board of Australia) with no conditions – essential
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Dental Association (ADA)
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee) – essential
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – required prior to commencement
• Immunisation evidence as per Category A health worker requirements
• Comprehensive clinical dental skills across general, restorative, surgical, endodontic, and prosthodontic dentistry
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilisation, and OHS requirements in dental settings
• Proficiency with digital dental radiography, OPG interpretation, and dental charting systems
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage patients from diverse backgrounds
• Computer literacy with dental practice management software (TITANIUM desirable)
• Understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards