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Our dedicated staff and volunteers are integral to what we do here at the Australian Dental Foundation.

There are ample opportunities available for passionate advocates who want to make a positive difference – whether that be volunteering or working with us to help support access to oral health care across Australia.

Contact us to enquire about our current volunteer and/or job opportunities.

Positions Available

Dentist
Job Type: Contract – Full Time/Part Time
Location: Northern Rivers region, NSW

The Australian Dental Foundation is a national award-winning health promotion charity, passionately committed to improving Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being.

We help to address inequalities in oral health through expanding access to compassionate, quality and professional oral health care for those who suffer the greatest burden of oral disease in Australia.
Our programs target support for at risk cohorts including children, seniors, and people with specialised health care needs.

Since inception, we have supported and improved oral health outcomes for more than 45,000 Australians, changing their lives for the better. Whist our work has had significant impact, it is not done yet. There remains a considerable need to address the inequalities across Australia and our aim is to dramatically reduce oral disease.

We are looking for permanent, full-time/part-time Dentist(s) who will be responsible for providing oral health care for the Northern Rivers region. The position will be based in the greater Grafton region and work with a key client to deliver dental services within a fixed clinic setting.

Job Description

If successful, you will be responsible for:

  • Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients, including dental check-ups, cleanings, fissure seals, x-rays, fillings and simple extractions
  • Educate patients and legal guardians on maintaining good oral health, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice
  • Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, treatments and consultations
  • Report to State Operations Manager & staff at Client’s facility
  • Desired Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Confidence in your clinical dentistry skills with broad scope of practice to treat general, emergency, cosmetic and preventative dental needs for clients
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills
  • Committed to providing an outstanding patient-led service
  • Passionate about supporting dependant Australians
  • Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity
  • Valid Australian driver’s license and own a reliable car

Help local communities achieve optimal oral health whilst exploring all New South Wales has to offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with the Australian Dental Foundation to provide patient care and service to those who need it most.

Dentist
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time/Part Time
Location: SA

The Australian Dental Foundation is an independent, national award-winning health promotion charity that has been proactive in delivering on-ground programs and support to help to improve Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being, one smile at a time.

We address the inequalities which exist in oral health to enable the provision of quality and professional oral care to those who need it most. Since inception, we have supported and improved over 41,500 Australians’ oral health, changing their lives for the better.
Whilst our work has had a significant impact so far, our work isn’t done yet. There is still a considerable need to address the inequalities across Australia and we won’t stop until oral disease harm is dramatically minimised.

We are looking for permanent, full-time/part-time Dentist(s) who will be responsible for providing oral health care and education. The position will primarily work within a mobile setting with opportunities to work within locally based fixed clinics, in conjunction with our dental partners.

Job Description

If successful, you will be responsible for:

  • Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients, including dental check-ups, cleanings, fissure seals, x-rays, fillings and simple extractions
  • Educate patients and legal guardians on maintaining good oral health, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice
  • Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, treatments and consultations
  • Report to State Operations Manager

Desired Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Polished dentistry skills and at a high industry standard
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Committed to providing an outstanding patient-led service
  • Passionate about oral health and helping disadvantaged, dependant Australians
  • Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity
  • Working with children clearance
  • Valid Australian driver’s license and own a reliable car

New graduate dentists are encouraged to apply.

Dental Assistant

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time/Part Time or Casual

Location: VIC

The Australian Dental Foundation is an independent, national award-winning health promotion charity that has been proactive in delivering on-ground programs and support to help to improve Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being, one smile at a time.

We address the inequalities which exist in oral health to enable the provision of quality and professional oral care to those who need it most. Since inception, we have supported and improved over 41,500 Australians’ oral health, changing their lives for the better.

Whilst our work has had a significant impact so far, our work isn’t done yet. There is still a considerable need to address the inequalities across Australia and we won’t stop until oral disease harm is dramatically minimised.

The Australian Dental Foundation is currently seeking a motivated, confident Dental Assistant to join our mobile dental team in Victoria (both in Aged Care and schools)

This role will ideally suit someone with a health/dental background with sound customer service and chair-side assisting skills to join our friendly team. The candidate must have a valid Australian Driver’s Licence.

We are looking for an individual who is:

  • Experienced within the Healthcare/Dental industry (preferred)
  • Committed to providing a high level of patient care
  • Passionate about helping the community, and willing to travel with the company’s car

What we offer:

  • Above award wages
  • Further training and development opportunities
  • Supportive team
  • Regular business working hours (Monday – Friday), no weekends

The role includes the option of an employer-sponsored Trainee-ship (if the successful applicant doesn’t have formal qualifications as a Dental Assistant or similar).

To be considered for this position please send your resume and supporting cover letter to jaldi@dentalfoundation.org.au.

 

Oral Health Therapist (OHT)

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time/Part Time or Casual

Location: SA

The Australian Dental Foundation is an independent, national award-winning health promotion charity that has been proactive in delivering on-ground programs and support to help to improve Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being, one smile at a time.

We address the inequalities which exist in oral health to enable the provision of quality and professional oral care to those who need it most. Since inception, we have supported and improved over 41,500 Australians’ oral health, changing their lives for the better.

Whilst our work has had a significant impact so far, our work isn’t done yet. There is still a considerable need to address the inequalities across Australia and we won’t stop until oral disease harm is dramatically minimised.

We are looking for a permanent, full-time/part-time Oral Health Therapist who will be responsible for providing oral health care and education. The position will primarily work within a mobile setting with opportunities to work within locally based fixed clinics, in conjunction with our dental partners.

Job Description

If successful, you will be responsible for:

  • Procure records including photographs, radiographs and digital scans
  • Build relationships with patients and parents
  • Assist the Orthodontist with bondings, adjustments and reviews
  • Patient education and instruction
  • Deband fixed orthodontic appliances

Desired Skills, Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to educate patients on oral health and possessing strong social skills
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • A critical thinker, with proven scientific and clinical knowledge
  • AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance

This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with the Australian Dental Foundation to provide patient care and service to those who need it most.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@dentalfoundation.org.au.