Role type:Casual; Sessional academic
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School:Melbourne Dental School
Salary:Casualsessionalacademic rates as per University of Melbourne Enterprise Agreement, plus12% super

Shape the next generation oforal health practitioners byteachingintheDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS),Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH), and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD)programsatMelbourne DentalSchool/ Enjoy flexible, sessional academic work.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.

Your next career prospect

You will play a key role in developingdental and oral health therapystudents’ clinical competence and professional judgement.

You will supervise preclinical and clinical activities attheMelbourne Dental School, guiding safe, high-quality care for diverse patients.

You will also build your own teaching skills within a collaborative,values-driven dental school community.

What you will deliver:

Prepare for preclinical and clinical teaching sessions, reviewing materials, patientrecordsandlogisticsto supportevidence basedlearning.

Supervise,guideand educatestudents during preclinical and clinical sessions, focusing on skills acquisition and knowledge application.

Review and approve patient dental records andclinicdocumentation, ensuringaccurate, compliant clinical records for every session.

Facilitate student feedback discussions and complete required assessment, marking,questionnairesand sessional administrative documentation.

Participate in meetings,trainingand compliance activities tomaintaincredentialing, childsafetyand high-quality teaching standards.

You may be a great fitifyou:

Hold a primary dental qualification, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.

Bring at leasttwoyears’ clinical experience(varies between programs), with strong,



contemporary evidence-based dental practice skills.

Maintain currentAhpraregistration with no conditions, andcliniccredentialingappropriate toclinical teachingon the MDS teaching clinics.

Demonstrate strong motivation to develop excellence in dental education,assessmentand student feedback.

Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively to diverse students,patientsand academic colleagues.

Exhibit well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, supporting students’ learning in complex preclinical and clinical environments.

For furtherinformationplease refer to the attachedjob dutiesdescription.

Your new team – Melbourne Dental School

At the Melbourne Dental School, you will join a values-driven community within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. TheSchoolpartners closely with the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne(RDHM), delivering high-impact clinical education and patient care. You will collaborate with skilled clinicians and educators who champion evidence-based practice,innovationand student success, while enjoyingstrong supportfor your professional development and wellbeing.

Beyourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderapplicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

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