Casual Academics - Melbourne Dental School

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 byteaching intheDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS),Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH), and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD)programsatMelbourne DentalSchool/ Enjoy flexible, sessional academic work.

• Apply now to grow your clinical teachingexpertisewhile guiding safe, evidence-based dental care for diverse patients

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 opportunity
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 andclinic documentation, 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.

We'recommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team atkorin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit"apply with us"to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• 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.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contactmds-operations@unimelb.edu.au

• For questions related to our recruitment process emailhr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or athr-careers@unimelb.edu.au(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applytoday, andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.

Job Duties Description – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).pdf

JobDutiesDescription – Bachelor of Oral Health(BOH)(ComingSoon)

JobDutiesDescription – Doctor ofClinicalDentistry(DCD)(Comingsoon)