Public Health Dentist

18 hours ago


Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time $80,000 - $150,000 per year
  • Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
  • Experience the feel of a large metropolitan hospital away from the hustle and bustle
  • Salary Packaging
  • Classification Range: Level 1 to Level 4

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of
 over 300,
000 people. Our Mission is to strive for 

healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 

What You Will Be Doing

The Dental Officer (DO) is a key member of the wider multidisciplinary dental team. This role has a focus on providing safe, personal, effective and connected care to members of our community. The DO role has a focus on public health, providing a range of treatment within the clinician's scope of practice and registration. They also contribute to the smooth running of the dental operation and the delivery of quality customer service to our clients and their families

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure professional registration, radiation use licence and indemnity insurance is current.
  • Ensure a high standard of clinical treatment is delivered at all times.
  • Ensure up to date with current best practice.
  • Ensure a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment with emphasis on continual quality improvement and infection control standards.
  • Perform all duties in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
  • Ensure data collection and clinical treatment record is at the Australian Health Practitioner
  • Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and Peninsula Health (PH) clinical records standard.
  • Ensure relevant CPD hours are maintained as per registration requirement

Position Description - Level 1

Position Description - Level 2

Position Description - Level 3

Position Description - Level 4

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

  • Bachelor Dental Science or equivalent
  • Registration with AHPRA (or ability to obtain)
  • Radiography license (or ability to obtain)
  • Indemnity Insurance
  • Provider Number
  • Prescription Number
  • Working With Children and Police Checks
  • Good written and Verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills including data entry
  • Reliability and punctuality

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact 
Medical Workforce Unit on

The role ceases advertising on 
16th October 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:  

*Please refer to '
Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists') (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement '
 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

Recruitment Agencies: we appreciate what you do. If we can't find what we're looking for ourselves, we'll reach out to you for assistance.


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