Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s friendly & welcoming!! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) South West Dental Service are seeking a Graduate Dentist to deliver high quality dental care in accordance with Legislation & Accreditation Standards. This role will work closely with the Senior Dentist, other Dentists and the whole Oral Health Services team to ensure objectives of the department are met and excellent customer service standards are maintained.

This is a permanent, full time position and an advantageous opportunity to achieve a healthy work life balance in a vibrant regional setting. Professional supervision, mentoring and personal support will be provided by the Senior Dentist and SWH deliver a structured interdisciplinary program for all new graduates.

• Accommodation is available if required to assist in relocation to our regional community.
• An attractive salary package above existing pay rates will be offered for the right applicant.

What you bring

The successful applicant will have developed clinical skills along with skills in effective communication. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to join our progressive regional health service and receive comprehensive clinical supervision and generous salary packaging. You will enjoy the provision of high quality facilities, strong support and collaboration with the acute hospital and a regional lifestyle second to none.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 8 October 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists') Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018-2022.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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