Clinical Lecturer

Role type: Part-time fixed term (0.1 FTE – 0.8 FTE) or Casual employment 

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 

Department/ School:Melbourne Dental School  

Salary: Academic Level B - $122,212 - $145,121p.a. (pro-rata for part-time), plus 17% super.

A clinical loading of $13,494. p.a pro rata for dentally qualified academics

Casual positions: Hourly rates available upon request, 12% super

• Provide clinical supervision and teaching in Melbourne Dental School, guiding students in evidence-based dentistry.
• Play a vital role in guiding and supporting students through hands-on clinical and/or pre-clinical learning and teaching activities.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne  

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Your next career opportunity  

We have both part-time for 12 months and casual positions available ranging from half a day per week through to 4 days per week. The Clinical Lecturer position plays a key role in supervising and educating students in clinical practice subjects, supporting the development of skills in evidence-based dentistry. The role involves providing clinical and/or pre-clinical supervision to students across the Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) and the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) programs.

You will support students in developing skills in person-centred evidence-based dentistry across our clinical and pre-clinical sites in the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) and/or the Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre (MOHTEC).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Subject Coordinators and Component Convenors in the successful delivery of teaching to a high standard to students undertaking clinical degree programs.
• Develop and contribute to a high standard of education to students undertaking a clinical degree program based on the program curriculum and coursework.
• Provide clinical practice leadership and education to coursework students.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of continuing professional development (CPD) courses offered by the School.
• If applicable, engage in scholarly activity appropriate to the level of your appointment, to support, enable and disseminate teaching practice within the discipline.
• If applicable, contribute to and engage with the assessment process and provision of student feedback in line with identified and agreed assessment philosophy.

You may be a great fit if:

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse students and patients. You are highly motivated, capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and possess a commitment to ongoing professional development and teaching excellence in a clinical setting.

You may also have:

• A primary dental qualification registrable with the Dental Board of Australia and current AHPRA registration (no previous or current AHPRA conditions).
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience in dentistry with a demonstrated exposure to a diverse range of dental procedures and patient cases.
• Clinical practice skills supported by contemporary evidence-based dental practice.
• Evidence of ongoing extra-mural clinical practice and continuing professional development.
• Highly motivated to develop skills consistent with teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a coordinated teaching environment.

For further information please refer to this webpage and the attached Position Description.

What we offer you  

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team – Melbourne Dental School 

The Melbourne Dental School renowned for its excellence in dental and oral health education, clinical training, and translational research, with a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas.

Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three Divisions and four major research groups, which range from translational biomedical science to clinical studies and pedagogical research.

The School is equally committed to providing exceptional dental education and training. With a focus on innovative teaching methodologies and a student-centred approach, the School offers a Bachelor of Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (multiple specialisations). The curricula are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become competent and ethical dental professionals.

Be Yourself  

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.  

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.  

Join Us and unlock your career potential  

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Vanessa Phan hr- Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: ​8 October 2025​ 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:   Position Description Clinical Lecturer Level B - MDS .pdf