Dentist - Level 4

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An opportunity to join a dedicated and innovative team of dental and oral health professionals
• Hours that suit a positive work-life balance (8 hour shifts during operating hours of 8:00am- 5:00pm)
• Excellent benefits (including professional development opportunities and Salary Packaging)

The Position 

Job Reference: 2798

Position Title: Dentist, Level 4 - Community Dental Services 
Classification: DG8 - DG18

Salary per fortnight (exc super):  $5, $6,552.56
Hours per fortnight: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Closing date: 22/09/2025

The Level 4 Dentist, as a highly experienced and competent dental practitioner is responsible for the provision of a broad range of clinical duties within the scope of publicy funded dental services, including the management of difficult clinical situations, complex medical and social histories and patients with disabilities. The Level 4 Dentist possesses advanced skills to independently carry out a broad range of complex dental procedures, rarely requiring support or advice from other clinicians, in accordance with Bendigo Health clinical standards and policies to ensure the provision of high quality and efficient services.

The Level 4 Dentist will provide clinical leadership, supervision and support of all clinical staff based within the Dental Service. They will assist the Senior Dentist in facilitating, maintaining and developing the knowledge and expertise of clinical and auxillary staff who provide dental services. This position will provide, efficient and effective dental health care to patients and actively contribute to quality improvement activities relevant to Community Dental Services.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education opportunities

Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

Flexible Working Arrangements

Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.  Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes:  Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff.  The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer.  The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health. 

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Sharonne Arman, Acting Manager Community Dental Services on for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Oral Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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