Req ID: 7696
Date: 3 Sept 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Dental
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Ambulatory Services
Enterprise Agreement: Miscellaneous Classifications
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Dental
Dentist
- Casual Role
- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
- $71.80 per hour + applicable casual loading + salary packaging + super
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Dental Oncology Department at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides specialist dental care to patients undergoing cancer treatment and those with complex medical needs. The team works collaboratively across the Parkville Medical Precinct to support patients before, during and after treatment, with a focus on safe, high-quality and patient-centred dental care.
About the role
The successful applicant will provide specialist-level dental care to patients at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre within the Dental Oncology Department. This is a casual position of up to 24 hours per week, providing cover over the Christmas/New Year 2026–27 period. The position reports to the Head of Dental Oncology and the Ambulatory Services team.
A regular day will see you:
- Providing specialist dental assessment and treatment for medically compromised patients within the Dental Oncology service.
- Undertaking dentoalveolar surgery and mucosal biopsies as required.
- Working collaboratively with the Dental Oncology, Ambulatory Services and broader multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
- Using the electronic medical record (EMR) and IT systems across the Parkville Medical Precinct to accurately document and support patient care.
About you
You are an experienced dental professional who is confident working with medically complex patients and can deliver high-quality care in a specialist healthcare environment. You will bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
You’ll bring with you:
- Experience providing dental care to medically compromised patients.
- Demonstrated experience in dentoalveolar surgery and mucosal biopsies.
- Knowledge and experience using EMR and IT systems currently used across the Parkville Medical Precinct.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to safe, high-quality and patient-centred dental care.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Discounted health insurance and eye care.
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces.
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities.
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options, where applicable.
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page, where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Sophie Beaumont
Contact Number: 0414 834 855
Email: [email protected]
Application closing date: 11:59PM, Thursday 17 September 2026
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Position Summary
Delivery of a comprehensive dental service to Peter Mac patients, including assessment, treatment, follow-up and oral health promotion.
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Head of Dental Oncology
Operations Director Ambulatory Services
Clinical staff in all divisions
Administrative support staff
Patients and carers
External
Referring practitioners and hospitals; University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences; Government, statutory and legal entities.
Skills
Essential Requirements:
Registration by AHPRA as a Dentist
Demonstrated experience and performance in hospital based dental practice
Knowledge and experience in oncology
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work without supervision and effectively in a group setting
Ability to engender cooperation and support from colleagues
Confidence and initiative in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provision of an excellent standard of care and service for patients of the dental oncology unit
Focused on delivering excellent standard of evidence-based care for patients
Focused on appropriate clinical outcomes
Follows up to ensure customer satisfaction
2. Use of appropriate communication techniques to determine the best outcomes for patients and their families
Sensitivity around communication by using appropriate language
Delivery of information using a clear, concise and open manner suitable for the audience
Listening and asking for feedback at all times
Use of approachable and open body language
3. Maintenance of positive professional relationships with all staff and key stakeholders
Seeks to build rapport with all team members, staff and key stakeholders
Fosters a positive and collaborative approach towards patient care to achieve the best outcome at all times
4. Encourages and engages in teamwork through mutual respect and trust
Contributes opinions and encourages others to contribute their opinions and to build on these
Involve others to achieve optimal outcomes
Engagement in collaborative practices with colleagues
Accepts responsibilities for shared goals
5. Strive for excellence supported by innovation, research and a learning culture
Embraces and contributes to a new approach dealing with problems or opportunities
Consistently seeks to identify opportunities to improve processes for the benefit of patients and staff
Develops appropriate solutions making the use of available tools, demonstrate resourcefulness and takes effective action that is consistent with Peter Mac standards and values
Adopts an ethics based approach to all aspects of work
Ensure the highest moral standards are achieved at all times
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
