Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry

Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry

Job no: 0063793

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Melbourne Dental School

Salary: Level C – $146,050 - $168,403 p.a., 17% super plus; $13,494 p.a. for dentally qualified academics

Provide academic and clinical leadership in paediatric education, research, and training across graduate dental programs.

Lead national-level research and curriculum development in paediatric dentistry, influencing the discipline through clinical and scholarly expertise.

Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics will provide academic and clinical leadership in paediatric education and research within the graduate dental programs. This role involves teaching, curriculum development, supervising student research, and contributing to paediatric scholarship. The successful candidate will have specialist dental qualifications in paediatrics, a PhD, and national registration, with their research recognized as influential in advancing the field.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and delivery of teaching with contemporary pedagogical insights to achieve a high standard of teaching satisfaction in our entry to practice degree programs and continuing professional development (CPD) courses offered by the School.


• Regularly contribute and lead curriculum development, assessment and evaluation renewal and redesign in consultation with relevant academic and professional staff in the School.


• Undertake clinical teaching supervising treatment of student paediatric cases to completion of care including coordination and multidisciplinary referral and care, as required.


• Administrative tasks associated with the subjects taught, including consultation with students, marking and assessment.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have extensive clinical experience in Paediatrics, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment. They will demonstrate excellence in clinical teaching, course development, and student supervision, with a focus on exploring innovative educational methods and contributing to research initiatives.

You will also have:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field such as Paediatrics or a related discipline and a completed specialist dental qualification (or equivalent) in Paediatrics with the ability to register with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA (with no current or prior notifications).


• Experience in clinical teaching in dentistry and demonstrated ability for excellence in clinical teaching including the capacity to initiate and develop course development and teaching materials.


• An ability to supervise research higher degree, graduate and postgraduate students through to thesis completion.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne Dental School

The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS’25.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume


• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Note: You are not required to respond to the Key Selection Criteria.

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Salary: $146,050 - $168,403 (Level C)

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