cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their roles. That's why we're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments, as well as opportunities for attending staff-development to increase your skills and hone your practice

About the role

This role is for 16 hours per week with work times being Tuesday and Friday 8.15am-5pm. There may be additional days available pending operational requirements.

The Level 2 Dentist is responsible for providing general dental services within their Scope of Practice and credentialing for eligible clients and to ensure that the standard of care is maintained at the highest level in accordance with cohealth policy and procedures and relevant legislation and standards; they have a demonstrated understanding of dental health principles and working within a team.

The Dentist Level 2 will provide guidance to staff in the clinic and will undertake, or participate in, a range of projects relating to the delivery of public dental services

Your daily duties will vary but will include:

• Ensure the delivery of best practice; high quality and client focussed dental services within a public dental health environment;
• Actively participate as a member of the wider dental team including dental practitioner students, oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental prosthetists and dental assistants;
• Provide basic clinical support and mentoring to other dentists and to dental and oral Health Therapists in their clinical role;
• Ensure the dental surgery and clinic is maintained to a high-level standard - consistent with quality, efficiency, effectiveness and safe dental practice;
• Undertake and comply with infection control standards and procedures (including waste and sharps disposal) in the dental surgery and clinic in accordance with cohealth policy and guidelines of Dental health Services Victoria (DHSV) and the Dental Board of Australia;
• Ensure a high level of equipment maintenance and advise when replacements are necessary;

Additional information can be found in the Position Description attached on the cohealth careers page.

What we're looking for:

• Relevant qualification in Dentistry
• APHRA Registration
• Ability to obtain an WWCC
• Demonstrated high-level clinical competence in all general dentists' tasks
• A commitment to quality, client focussed care
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to dental public health
• All Healthcare workers in Victoria are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19and will need to provide evidence before commending employment with cohealth.

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the four questions provided on Talent Propeller. Please note we require a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be considered for this role.

In line with our commitment to have a workforce that reflects the community we're serving, we strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+ and/or with disability.

To apply for this job, click Apply Now. Ref code: 5722168.

A position description is attached.