Position Availability
• Full time or part time position available, fixed term to September 2026
• Be part of a friendly team who value high quality care
• Provide care to a vulnerable metro and regional community
• Based in Sunbury
About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability.
Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire our 200+ staff and 70+ volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey and Sunbury. The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years.
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, community-minded senior dentist with clinical management experience to join our Oral Health Services unit. The position presents an opportunity to work within a diverse dental team, which values quality professionals and excellence in clinical care. The role includes both a clinical component and the responsibility for managing the Oral Health Services unit. As a clinical manager, you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and review of high-quality services.
The manager will ensure excellent clinical standards are maintained across all modes of delivery, including in the clinic, outreach services to childcare centres, including Smile Squad. Our team consists of dentists, dental therapists, oral health therapists, experienced dental assistants and a supportive team leader. Our clinic is well equipped with digital radiographs, rotary endodontic equipment, surgical handpieces, digital photography and telehealth.
Responsibilities
Managers are required to undertake responsibility for the organisation of the department and the supervision of staff and/or to manage service wide program outcomes. A Manager position may be responsible for a program across a few sites, or be responsible for a multi-disciplinary team structure, can perform work across a number of sites or a department/program for a single professional stream.
About You
Including but not limited to the following, the ability to:
Lead people throughout the employee lifecycle by engaging and supporting employees in performance management processes, facilitating regular supervision and mentoring new staff and students (if applicable)Model our values and promote a positive workplace cultureFoster a culture of employee involvement, innovation, development, recognition and celebrating successesProvide unit based management, including the responsibility for unit based operational budgets, human resources, health and safety management of staff, (clinical or operational) and service outcomes in the program, provision of professional leadership and guidance of staffRespond proactively and manage emerging performance management issues in consultation with our People and Culture teamPromote a team culture of accountability, client-focus, inclusion, innovation and collaborationQualifications, Registration and/or Experience Registration with AHPRA and the Dental Board of AustraliaAn ionising radiation licence with DHHSQualification in management or public health (desirable)Benefits and Perks
Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community:
Supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional developmentThe option to access purchased leaveFree professional counselling from our world class employee assistance programIn addition to your salary and superannuation, you'll also receive access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefitsAccess to the Fitness Passport program (subsidised access to selected gyms across Victoria) and organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development dayFree parking and fresh fruit on-site for all employeesThe successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check, an NDIS Safety Screening check and hold a current valid Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds. To be considered for a role, your application must include a cover letter, resume (including three referees) and responses to the key selection criteria, which need to be submitted via email to: ******.
Applications Close: 5pm Monday 6 January 2025
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