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Medical Specialist - Dentistry / Oromaxillofacial Surgery

Date: 3 Sept 2026

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 secure, 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.

Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Position Summary

Delivery of a comprehensive dental service to Peter Mac patients, including assessment, treatment, follow-up and oral health promotion.

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

- 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

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.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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📌 Medical Specialist - Dentistry / Oromaxillofacial Surgery (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne