Dental Officer

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.

About the role

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.

About you

You’ll be someone who brings:

• AHPRA registration as a Dental Practitioner (General Dentist) and a current radiation licence
• Strong clinical skills across preventive and restorative care, endodontics, extractions and infection management
• A patient-centred, trauma-informed approach to care, with an understanding of the social model of health
• Experience working in public or community health settings (or a strong interest in transitioning into this space)
• A warm, collaborative and curious mindset – someone who works well across teams and thrives in diverse environments

Fluency in a relevant community language is a plus, as is an interest in community outreach and oral health promotion.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025