Orthodontist
- Your career, your choice: employment full-time, part-time, or independent contract arrangements available. Let us know what you want!
- Established and prestigious orthodontic clinic with fully equipped facilities available on commencement.
- Commission and/or profit sharing options available.
- Additional benefits and inclusions negotiable for the right candidate. Relocation assistance to Melbourne available.
About Melbourne Dental Clinic
The Melbourne Dental Clinic (MDC) supervises the graduate and postgraduate students from the Melbourne Dental School to deliver dental services under the supervision of leading dental practitioners in Melbourne. We also have a private dental practice with fully qualified dental practitioners.
What makes our service unique is the availability of a wide range of dental specialties in the one location, including endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and paediatric dentistry, as well as general dentistry.
Click here to find out more: https://dental.mthc.com.au/
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthodontist to join the team at Melbourne Dental Clinic. As an Orthodontist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality orthodontic care to our patients, utilising your specialised skills and knowledge to help them achieve their desired smile.
All applications considered. Open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
What we're looking for (Essential Selection Criteria)- A recognised postgraduate qualification in Orthodontics, a current registration as an Orthodontist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to develop effective treatment plans and critically analyse complex cases through advanced problem-solving.
- Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care supported by exceptional patient and stakeholder management skills demonstrated through clear communication with diverse clientele, collaborative relationship-building, and effective direction of clinical support teams.
- Strong organisational skills, including time management, workflow prioritisation, and fostering productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexibility and openness to new ideas and change with an ability to be innovate and provide creative solutions.
- Current and up-to-date knowledge of National Infection Control standards, regulations and guidelines as well as current and up-to-date knowledge of OH&S issues and compliance within the Dental Industry.
- Hold current and relevant insurances (professional and public liability).
- Excellent computer skills including all MS Office products.
- Experience working within teaching clinics or academic settings.
- Familiarity with advanced orthodontic devices and techniques such as Invisalign or surgical orthodontics.
Why Join Our Team
We believe in creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s why joining our organisation could be your next great career move:- Work Within a Multidisciplinary Environment
- Teaching and Research Opportunities
- Prime Location and State-of-the-Art Facilities
- A Values-Led Culture with Inclusive Work Practices
- Flexible Working Arrangements
To Apply
As part of your application, please submit your CV and Cover Letter with reference to the Key Selection Criteria listed in this advertisement, including your preferred engagement model (e.g. employment vs independent contractor) .
At MTHC, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles.Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
For inquiries, please contact Dr Andrew Gikas on +61 3 8344 8591 or alternatively via agikas@unimelb.edu.au (please do not send applications to this email)
Please note, this position requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at MTHC. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.