Job Requisition ID: 8285
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date: 8 Jul 2026
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About The Specialist Dental Unit
The Specialist Dental Unit provides care to medically compromised patients and emergency care for inpatients and the Emergency Department. In addition, a service is provided to cleft palate patients as well as head and neck oncology patients.
About the role
Dental Students anticipating graduating in 2026 who want to take the next step in their career are wanted here at Monash Health for our position of Hospital Dental Officer.
The Hospital Dental Officer will be supported by the Dental Registrar and Specialists in the fields of Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Endodontics,, Prosthodontics, Paediatrics and Special Needs. If you want to develop your passion and be led by our inspiring leaders at Monash Health then we want you to apply now.
This position is full time and based at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. Participation in after hours on call and travel across sites is required. This position is a first year position (PGY1). Those seeking PGY2 and above please apply to the Dental Registrar position.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
Outline skills / experience / attitude
Willingness to learn
Diligent and have good work ethic
Attention to detail
Shows initiative
Mandatory requirements of the role:
Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
All candidates will require Australian working rights
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Employee Working with Children's Check
Referee Request:
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
Request Referee Details: Form Link
Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Christopher Poon - Dental Surgery, Medical Head of Unit via email
[email protected]
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 17 August 2026
