Dentist – part time
Date Posted:
- December 2, 2024
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and client focused General Dentist to join our expanding dental team in our Lilydale dental clinic on a part time (three days per week), ongoing basis. This position gives you the opportunity to enjoy flexibility in your work life and make a real difference to support and promote positive dental health within our local community.
About the role:
An experienced member of the team you will provide evidence based, high quality, safe, patient/client centred care that meets best practice standards within a Community Health setting.
Working as a part of a close-knit and supportive team, you will treat clients with a diverse range of needs in accordance with Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Community Dental Program Guidelines.
Our values of being Friendly, Client Centred and Local are who we are and what we’re about.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide general dental service to Inspiro clients
- Provide general guidance and support for clinical staff as directed by the Senior Dentist to drive clinical capability and service outcomes
- Deliver safe, ethical and high-quality dental services, accurate diagnosis and client centred treatment planning
- Ensure high levels of customer service by undertaking duties in a professional and timely manner when dealing with clients and the public
- Maintain and process patient records in accordance with DHSV Clinical Record Standards and the Health Records Act 2002
- Adhere to and comply with Inspiro’s best practice infection Control Guidelines
- Provide professional guidance and support for dental auxiliaries, assistants, clerical staff, less experienced dentists and any volunteers/students assisting the dental program
- Ensure the appropriate referral of clients for specialist services.
About You:
- Current unrestricted APHRA registration
- Ionizing Radiation Apparatus Operating License in Victoria
- Demonstrated experience and skill in a wide range of dental assessment procedures, treatments and activities for children and adults
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and supervision to clinical support staff and work as part of a team
- High level communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability with an evidence-based approach to decision making
- Ability to demonstrate organisation and planning skills
- Experience working in small to medium sized oral health teams.
Essential
To be the successful candidate you must:
- meet the position requirements,
- undertake a current Police Record Check,
- hold an Employee Working with Children Check.
Inspiro may request additional background checks subject to current legislation.
Desirable
Ideally you will have:
- Experience as a dentist within the public oral health system
- An understanding of public dental policies and practices
- Good computer skills including word processing and Titanium Dental Software
- Knowledge of a second language and culture would be an advantage
- Willingness to undertake continuing personal and professional development
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and the ability to drive a range of vehicles as required.
How to Apply:
Tell us why you’d like to work at Inspiro and what you can bring to this role.
Please send your cover letter and an updated resume to our HR team at employment@inspiro.org.au.
At Inspiro, we’re passionate about making a difference in our community. As a trusted provider of accessible, inclusive, and high-quality health care in the Yarra Ranges, our skilled team of over 100 employees works collaboratively to support healthier, happier lives. We’re committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, supportive, and focused on growth—for our team and the people we serve.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming merger with Access Health and Community, an organisation with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care. With over 400 employees and 200 volunteers across 18 locations, this partnership strengthens our shared commitment to delivering exceptional care. This is an exciting time to join Inspiro, as this merger brings new opportunities to grow, innovate, and make an even greater impact in the communities we support.
We welcome Everyone. Inspiro is committed to an inclusive workforce and celebrates the value of difference and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and ages, First Nations people and people of all cultures. We also encourage people to apply who have a lived experience of mental health challenges so that our workforce can better connect with our community and drive collaborative and innovative healthcare improvements.
