Located across the Latrobe Valley, Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Both private and public billing options available
• Exposure to a wide variety of presenting cases

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

As a Dentist, you will report to the dental manager and work with the dental team, where you’ll apply your talents and efforts in helping the community members who need it, not just those who can afford it.

The Dentist is responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of high quality clinical duties within the scope of publicly funded dental services and by negotiation, private services. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a focus on teamwork and effective time management. A demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development of self and others is also essential.

Your work will include:

• Adopt current evidence-based clinical pathways, practice guidelines or procedures.
• Assess and manage clients of high risk of oral disease, provide emergency treatments, restorative care and more advanced dental procedures within scope of practice and experience.
• Assess and manage clients of high risk of oral disease, provide emergency treatments, restorative care and more advanced dental procedures within scope of practice and experience

Who we’re looking for:

• A relevant qualification in Dental
• AHPRA registration or equivalent professional membership/registration
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check
• A current Victorian Radiation Licence

What’s in it for you?

• Public & Private billing options are negotiable
• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities

For more information on this position contact:
Kaylene Rodgers
Assistant Manager Dental Services - Gippsland
Kaylene.Rodgers@lchs.com.au / 0499 970 596

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email recruitment@lchs.com.au

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