Dentist Level 1-3

Work in an environment that offers:

• An opportunity to join a dedicated and innovative team of dental and oral health professionals.
• Hours that suit a good work-life balance (8 hour shifts during operating hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm)
• Excellent benefits (inc. professional development opportunities and salary packaging)

The Position:

Job Reference: 2691

Position Title: Dentist Level 1-3 - Community Dental Services
Classification: DF1 - DG7
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,229.46 - $5,305.50
Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks if working 80 hours)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time or Part Time

Closing date: 14/08/2025

Dentists are responsible for the provision of a broad range of clinical duties within the scope of publicly funded dental services.  This position will provide high quality, efficient and effective dental health care to patients and actively contribute to quality improvement activities relevant to CDS.

In addition to this the Level 3 Dentist possesses advanced skills to independently carry out a broad range of complex procedures and will provide clinical leadership, supervision and support of less experienced staff based within the Dental Service. They will assist the Senior Dentists in facilitating, maintaining and developing the knowledge and expertise of clinical and auxiliary staff who provide dental services. This position will provide

CDS has a commitment to assuring safety and quality in the services it provides. In keeping with this commitment all services will be provided by an oral health team working together with shared accountability for improving health outcomes for the people attending for care.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Sharonne Arman, Acting Manager - Community Dental Services on 03 5454 6912  for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Oral Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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