Graduate Dentist Program

Graduate Dentist Year - 2026 Intake

Kickstart your dental career with the perfect balance of city and country practice.

We're offering 6 exciting 11-month Graduate Dentist positions, starting end of January 2026, based at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) with an incredible 3-month rural rotation in Ararat (accommodation fully covered).

• Salary: $79,145 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
• Benefits: CPD allowance, study leave, mentoring, structured support and access to onsite CPD opportunities
• Locations: Carlton (Melbourne CBD) & Ararat (regional Victoria)

Why choose Oral Health Victoria & RDHM?

At Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria), we're passionate about setting graduates up for success. You'll join a hospital and community that values collaboration, continuous learning, and giving back to those who need it most.

This program is not just a job, it's an opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience, work alongside specialists, and build a network of mentors and peers who will support you as you transition into practice.

What you'll experience:

Experience unique rotations in RDHM and East Grampians Health Service:

• Oral Surgery (RDHM)
• Work closely with residents, registrars, and consultants
• Observe and assist in complex surgical cases, including:
• Wisdom tooth removal
• Sinus perforation repair
• Management of patients with complex medical histories
• Opportunities for practical experience in both surgical clinics and day surgery units
  • Primary Care (RDHM)
  • Manage a variety of cases, including trauma patients
  • Clinic sessions with paediatric dentists
  • Observation with paediatric dentists in the day surgery unit
  • Observation and case involvement with endodontists
  • Experience in managing complex cases such as crowns and root canal treatment
    • Rural Rotation: Ararat (East Grampians Health Service)
    • Work as part of a close-knit rural dental team, including oral health therapists
    • Manage diverse and complex cases unique to regional settings
    • Treat patients in day surgery units with direct support from senior dentists
    • Get involved with Smile Squad programs and community dental initiatives
    • Develop resilience and independence while always having support nearby
    • Find out more about your rural placement here.

Please click here for the position description.

What makes this graduate program unique?

• Mentorship at every step - you'll have access to Heads of Units, supervisors, and specialists who are committed to your growth.
• Variety of practice - from high-volume metropolitan hospital care to the rewarding, holistic experience of rural dentistry.
• Professional development - $2000 annual CPD allowance, 5 days study leave, and dedicated teaching built into your program.
• Lifestyle balance - vibrant city living combined with a welcoming rural community.

About you

We're looking for enthusiastic graduates who are:

• Recent graduate with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science, or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration (or by January 2026)
• Team players with strong communication and people skills
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to both city and regional communities
• This is a recruitment campaign open to all Aus and NZ graduate and ADC graduate dentists.

How to apply

1. Submit your CV
2. Our talent consultants will organise a phone call to get to know you better.
3. Final interview.

Applications close Monday, 8th September 2026 – but don't wait, we'll be shortlisting throughout

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Caoilainn O'Sullivanat caoilainn.osullivan@dhsv.org.au
• Roxanne Kochatroxanne.koch@dhsv.org.au

This is your chance to launch your career in a supportive, dynamic, and diverse program, one that combines the scale and variety of a metropolitan dental hospital with the rewarding community impact of rural dentistry.

Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please email careers@dhsv.org.au

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.