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Overview Parttime (0.8), ongoing position job share arrangements welcome Drive Innovation and Clinical Excellence in a Teaching Environment Senior Leadership Role with Strategic and Operational Influence Join a purposedriven organisation committed to delivering highquality public oral health care for all Victorians. As the Head of Unit, Oral Medicine, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Specialist Care team, overseeing clinical excellence, operational performance, and staff capability across the Oral Medicine Department at RDHM. Guided by our values We are Accountable | We are Respectful | We are Collaborators | We are Innovators you will lead a dedicated team to deliver safe, patientcentred specialist dentistry in a dynamic teaching and clinical environment. About the Role This senior leadership role is responsible for planning, managing and delivering specialist oral medicine services, ensuring the highest standards of care, governance and operational effectiveness. Lead, develop and support specialist clinicians and the wider team to achieve activity, quality and performance targets. Provide clinical oversight, peer review and governance to ensure safe, evidencebased patient care. Manage departmental resources, including financial, staffing and clinical facilities, to ensure efficient service delivery. Foster strong partnerships with students, educators and clinical partners, supporting highquality education and training within specialist services. Undertake advanced clinical practice, supervise clinical delivery and maintain high standards of clinical documentation and compliance. Drive continuous improvement, service innovation and performance outcomes in alignment with OHV policy, legislation and clinical frameworks. Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, health & safety, and adherence to all OHV and Victorian Public Sector values. About You You are an experienced specialist dentist and respected clinical leader who thrives in a complex, fastpaced public health setting. Mandatory Eligibility for specialist dentist registration with AHPRA. Proven experience in clinical management and staff leadership. Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, relationship management and collaborative problemsolving. Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes, manage multiple priorities and lead service improvements. Strong understanding of health sector policy, performance metrics and financial drivers. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. Desirable Experience within public oral health or broader public health settings. Familiarity with Titanium or other patient management systems. Experience supporting student clinical placements and mentoring emerging clinicians. Why work for us Its the people who make the difference at OHV! You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of skills and experiences. Financial Wellbeing salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living. Mental wellbeing nearby green spaces and a relaxing break from the office. Public transport well connected by trams and buses. Proximity to the city centre easy access to Melbournes economic and cultural activities. Culinary scene renowned food options nearby. Create a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients. Applications close: Friday 9th January 2026, 11.59pm. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send through your application ASAP. We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified. 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please email. OHV 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. OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and / or public health orders issued by the government. #J-18808-Ljbffr