Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent full time (76 hours per fortnight).  Part time applications welcome – please indicate your preferred hours in your application
• Location: Hamilton Campus
• Classification: Dentist Level 2 or 3
• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

** An above-award salary may be offered for candidates in accordance with skills and experience along with retention payments

About the role

South West Healthcare is looking for a passionate Dentist to join our Hamilton team. You will provide high-quality dental care in a supportive, collaborative environment, working alongside Dentists, Oral Health Therapists, and dedicated support staff.

This role is not just about dentistry it's about making a real impact on your community while enjoying all that regional life has to offer. Hamilton combines a relaxed pace with strong local connections, excellent schools, and modern healthcare facilities, giving you the perfect balance between work and lifestyle. You will also have access to mentoring and professional development opportunities to help grow your career within a leading regional health service.

What you bring

• Current registration as a General Dentist with AHPRA without restriction
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to quality dental care
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Enthusiasm for working in a supportive, collaborative regional health service
• Appreciation for a regional lifestyle with access to modern facilities and community connections

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Relocation Support: Assistance may be available to help with relocation costs for the right candidate, making your move to the region easier.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.

Hamilton is a welcoming regional city in South‑West Victoria, known for its strong agricultural heritage, vibrant community life, and picturesque landscapes. The area serves as a hub for the surrounding rural region, with a growing economy driven by agriculture, healthcare, education, and emerging eco‑tourism. Residents enjoy access to parks, gardens, cultural attractions, and nearby Grampians National Park, offering a relaxed lifestyle with modern amenities and a supportive community.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 April 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists') (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people. 

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au