Head of Unit, Dental Teaching Clinic

• Work with the future generations of Oral Health professionals within our Dental Teaching Clinic 
• Ongoing, Part time, 3 - day week position

About the Organisation

Oral Health Victoria (OHV) is the leading public oral health service provider in Victoria, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the community while supporting the education and training of the future oral health workforce.

The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) is a major teaching hospital and works closely with universities including the University of Melbourne and RMIT to support dental education and clinical training.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Unit – Dental Teaching Clinic (DTC) to lead the clinical, operational and educational activities of the Dental Teaching Clinic within Primary Care.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while supporting dental education and training programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The role works closely with academic partners, clinical teams and hospital leadership to ensure effective service delivery and student supervision.

You will play a key role in clinical governance, service improvement, workforce leadership and collaboration with university partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and operational management of the Dental Teaching Clinic.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dental services aligned with OHV standards and public oral health objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to clinicians supervising dental students.
• Work collaboratively with University of Melbourne and RMIT convenors and coordinators to support clinical education programs.
• Oversee patient management processes within the student clinic, ensuring efficient patient flow and appropriate case allocation.
• Manage staff performance, professional development and workforce capability.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, clinical governance, quality improvement and safety standards.
• Support the development of clinical pathways and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage clinical incidents and patient feedback in accordance with organisational policies.
• Represent the Dental Teaching Clinic in internal committees and university partnerships.

About You

You are an experienced clinician and leader who is passionate about education, patient-centred care and public oral health.

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Science (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience supervising or working with dental students
• Experience leading and managing clinical teams
• Strong understanding of infection control, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of public oral health systems and patient care processes
• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in management, public health or dental specialty
• Experience in teaching environments or academic partnerships
• Experience with patient management systems (e.g., Titanium)
• Experience in research, service improvement or project management

Why work at OHV?

• It’s the people who make the difference at OHV! Join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive, dynamic setting and contribute to the training of the next generation of oral health professionals
• Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of a generous salary package that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living more affordable.
• Mental wellbeing: Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens which provides a relaxing break from the office. Perfect for lunchtime strolls to recharge!
• Public transport: Carlton is well connected by public transport, including trams and buses, making commuting convenient. The proximity to the CBD also means you can easily access various transport options.
• Proximity to the city center. Located just north of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD), Carlton offers easy access to the heart of Melbourne’s economic and cultural activities. This means you can enjoy the benefits of being close to the city without constant hustle and bustle.
• Culinary scene: Work at Carlton where it is renowned for its decadent food scene and charismatic culture. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal after work, there are plenty of options nearby.

To view a copy of the full position description, please click here.

If you have any questions or require special adjustments, please reach out to the Talent Engagement team at careers@dhsv.org.au.

We warmly invite you to apply today and take advantage of this great opportunity to join our team! To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send through your application ASAP. Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified. 

Applications close: 16th April 2026

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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

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 Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.