Dental Officer Lead

DENTAL OFFICER (LEAD)

Full-Time position

 A Fulltime position is available for a Dental Officer Lead to join our enthusiastic team of Health Professionals in the Dental Service at Swan Hill District Health, located in the town of Swan Hill, North West Victoria.

The Position

The Dental Officer Lead, is a highly competent dental practitioner and will be responsible for the provision of an advanced range of efficient clinical duties within the scope of public and private funded dental services, including patients with disabilities and complex medical histories, and other more difficult clinical situations.

 You Bring

• Extensive experience in the provision of general practitioner oral health services for all age groups including sound knowledge of infection control practices.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of community, professional groups and SHDH staff including written and verbal presentation skills.

• Demonstrated high level of understanding of the management of public dental health programs including the ability to supervise clinical staff

• Completion of at least three years’ experience as a Dental Officer with registration with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)

 Mandatory requirements (remove or add as per position description)

• Current National Police Check, or will to obtain.

• Working with Children’s Check Victorian, or will to obtain.

• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers)

About Swan Hill: Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

 About Swan Hill District Health: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

 ®A dynamic workplace              ®Discounted Corporate gym memberships

®Salary Sacrifice/Packaging      ®Professional Development opportunities

®Employee Assistance Program

 Attract Connect Stay; our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

  Swan Hill District Health will consider applications who may be seeking nomination or sponsorship to retain working rights in Australia

 To apply for this position please email your Cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and up-to-date CV, to employment@shdh.org.au.

 You will find the position description on our website – Vacant positions

 Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting employment@shdh.org.au

 Applications close: 1st October 2026

 Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.