Dental Therapist - Dental

Job Requisition ID:  3408
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175

Employment Type:  Part Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Posting Date:  5 Feb 2025

 

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

 

About the Role

This is a OHT Position (Occupational Health Therapist). Full Time - Fixed (Parental Leave for 1 Year -> with likelihood of extension for additional year)

An exciting career opportunity exists for experienced OHT to join a team of highly qualified professionals at Monash Health Dental Services at our Dandenong, Springvale, Berwick and Cranbourne Fixed sites and also Mobile locations with the Smile Squad programme, making a difference in dental health service delivery within Victoria. We are looking for experienced OHT ready to step up to a rewarding and important leadership and take charge of a dedicated and committed team. This is your chance to revitalize your job satisfaction, career choices, skills and desire to make a true and lasting difference. 

 

Our Journey

Monash Health Dental Services (MHDS) operates one of the largest community dental programs in the South East region of Melbourne. MHDS has 32 chairs (115 staff) and is located across seven major sites in local government areas of City of Greater Dandenong, Shire of Cardinia, City of Casey and a single dental clinic based in City of Kingston. You will have excellent clinical skills and we welcome experience gained in community based dentistry. You build strong working relationships with others, based on a positive and rapport building communication style. We offer salary packaging, attractive remuneration and access to private practice rights. We are prepared to invest in you. You will firstly have the benefit of a thorough induction as you are welcomed into our friendly team. From there we will continue to mentor and train you towards growth and success, along the way providing you with the opportunity to attend conferences and support for your development through study leave and encouragement. Full time is preferable, however part time employment can be negotiated. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring together your dental experience and chance to work in a rewarding Organization. 

 

We offer: 

  • Comprehensive orientation/mentoring program 
  • Clinical support provided by senior dentist on site 
  • Ongoing skill development/financial support for all CPD hours 
  • Attractive remuneration package 
  • Salary packaging 
  • Visa sponsorship for suitable applicants 

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Dr Shraddha Agarwal, Senior Dentist on 1300 342 273 or email shraddha.agarwal@monashhealth.org.

Position Description can be found here

 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

 

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 5 March 2025