Locum Specialist in Dental Services (Fractional)
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Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
Applications are invited for a Locum Specialist in Dental Services (Fractional) to provide parental leave backfill working 1.75 hours per week from May 2026 for 12 months.
The incumbent may be required to assist in the development implementation and audit of agreed management protocols and models of care consistent with international best practice standards across all areas within the Services Department and with other related disciplines in the context of current professional knowledge and available resources. The supervision of Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs) Registrars Fellows Locums and trainees in conjunction with the Clinical Service Head and Director may also be required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Appointees must be legally qualified practitioners registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice.
- Meets Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Dental Services. This includes evidence of completion of advanced training in one or more of the clinical areas outlined above and may include a Master of Dental Surgery/Science Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and/or relevant Fellowship. The details of these qualifications are outlined in Alfred Care Groups Standard for Credentialing and Scope of Practice for Dental Surgery and are considered essential for core scope for practice as a specialist in Dental Services.
- Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Dental Services.
- Experience in teaching and an involvement in research are desirable.
Enquiries: Dr Mathew Lim Director of Dental Services via email:
Applications close: Wednesday 1 April 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
