Dentist - Melbourne

The Dentist works with their Dental Assistant in the delivery of quality oral health and clinical services.

Our mission is to satisfy the needs of Australians for access to affordable and high-quality dental care.

HCF is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dentist to provide oral health and clinical services to our valued members at our Melbourne Dental Centre.

This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a registered general dentist passionate about delivering quality, patient-focused care in line with agreed targets and quality KPIs. You will work closely with a Dental Assistant to ensure outstanding clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver all aspects of dentistry and oral care to ensure the highest quality of care for HCF members
• Provide clinical services efficiently and productively, meeting defined individual KPI targets (including productivity, clinical quality, and CPD requirements)
• Maintain accurate and legible patient clinical records
• Ensure compliance with all relevant AHPRA, Dental Board of Australia, radiology regulations, and HCF clinical/business policies
• Promote preventive oral health care and reinforce the value of private health insurance
• Support the Head of Dental Services and Dentist in Charge to represent HCF interests to dental regulators and associations
• Work collaboratively with dental staff and assist in maintaining a coordinated approach to patient care

Key Tasks:

• Proficiently provide clinical and preventive-oriented oral health care
• Liaise with patients, dentists, and staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Follow approved clinical delegation and direction from the Head of Dental Services, Dentist in Charge, and your mentor (if assigned)
• Maintain a high level of clinical skills and complete any required accreditations for specialised dental practices
• Ensure all clinical work is cost-effective and meets HCF member needs for both treatment and customer service

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Dentistry
• Current registration as a general dentist in Australia
• EPA Radiation Licence
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently within the clinical surgery
• Strong awareness of clinical risk management and personal clinical capabilities
• Willingness to work across multiple Dental Centres if required
• Preparedness to follow instructions from leadership, including the General Manager Dental, DCN Clinical Manager, Dentist in Charge, and mentor (if assigned)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with multicultural staff and diverse consumers
• Knowledge and experience in current preventive treatment philosophies (e.g., Minimal Intervention Dentistry)
• Understanding of private health insurance products

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition –

to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.