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Form of workFull Time, 3-year fixed-term position providing strategic and operational advice to the DHSV Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team.
About Dental Health Services Victoria
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) was established in 1996 and is the leading public Oral Health agency in Victoria. We help to provide Victorians with quality Oral Healthcare through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) and by purchasing dental services for public patients from more than 50 community health agencies throughout Victoria.
We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform our organisation to achieve better health outcomes. Our aim is to improve the Oral Health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups, and those most in need.
About the role
Reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Oral Health Officer will provide high level strategic and operational advice to the DHSV Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team. The role will lead clinical governance, clinical leadership, quality and safety systems of current and emerging models of care to deliver best practice, safe and high-quality care to the people of Victoria. The successful applicant will:
- Chair the DHSV Oral Health Clinical Council and committees relevant to the position
- Develop and implement key organisational programs to support clinical leadership, culture and practice.
- Lead DHSV’s Clinical Governance Framework and Quality systems in-line with best practice principles and relevant sector developments for the delivery of safe and high-quality care.
- Initiate, develop and promote positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent DHSV on key leadership and policy issues at a state and national level.
For a full list of key responsibilities please click here to view the position description.
About you
- A registered dental practitioner with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- A strong knowledge of public and private dentistry and government health services legislation, regulations and policies.
- Experience in leadership, management and resource utilisation within a public healthcare setting.
- Extensive knowledge of key market drivers, industry players and latest developments in the health industry and its impact to the organisation.
Why work for DHSV
- Carlton based office – great cafes right on your doorstep.
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
- Access to Salary Packaging benefits.
- Work with and learn from a team with a wide range of skills and experiences.
If you are ready to be part of a progressive and supportive team culture with a focus on bettering Oral Health outcomes locally and nationally, then we want to hear from you!
To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For further enquiries please contact *******@dhsv.org.au.
Applications close: Friday 26th April 2024.
We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
DHSV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government. The government requires all healthcare workers (which includes all DHSV employees) to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
