Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.
Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.
Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.
When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.
healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a x2 Level 2 and above Dentists to join our Oral Health team in a permanent part-time capacity. Our working environment offers modern dental equipment and a friendly, supportive, and respectful team.
This role comprises two part-time positions:
- Eltham: 3 days per week (permanent)
- Box Hill: 2 days per week (permanent), with the possibility of an additional 2 fixed-term days at Box Hill
Responsibilities and Skills:
We are seeking x2 Level 2 and above Dentist to join our Oral Health team in a permanent part-time capacity. Our working environment offers modern dental equipment and a friendly, supportive, and respectful team.
You will provide a broad range of general dental services with increasing autonomy, supported by the Lead Dentist and senior clinicians if required. The role involves managing a broader range of patients, including those with more complex clinical, medical, and social needs, while continuing to develop skills and confidence within a supportive team environment.
- Registered or eligible to register with AHPRA as a Dentist
- Demonstrated clinical skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with a variety of people
- Awareness of and willingness to respond to the needs of clients from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Any enquiries about the role can be made to Dr Linda Wood, Lead Dentist at linda.wood@healthability.org.au
If you meet the criteria and you are looking for a dynamic role during a period of growth and transformation - we'd love to hear from you. Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV. Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. No agencies please.
Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so be quick to apply.
Closing Date for applications: 18th February 2026
