The Department of Health is currently offering scholarships to support students undertaking the Bachelor of Oral Health/Science at either La Trobe University or Melbourne University.
These scholarships are available to 3rd year Bachelor of Oral Health/Science students who demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career in public dental clinics upon completion of their degree.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply.
If successful, students will be contracted to work for a period of 12 months* in a public dental clinic in metropolitan or rural Victoria after graduation, providing dental care to children, adolescents and young adults.
Applications for the Bachelor of Oral Health/Science scholarship close Friday 10 September 2010.
Benefits of working in the public sector
- Diverse experience
- Flexible conditions
- Peer support
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Career structure
- Multidisciplinary team environment
Scholarship details
The scholarship is valued at $12,000 (taxable income) per annum full-time equivalent and is payable following confirmation of enrolment in the third and final year of study.
Criteria
This scholarship is open to 3rd year Bachelor of Oral Health/Science students only, who:
- Have an academic record that is assessed as acceptable by the Dental Health Services Victoria
- Can demonstrate a commitment to providing public dental services in Victoria
Undertaking
Successful applicants will be required to enter in to a written agreement stating that they will:
- Work in a public dental clinic within 12 months of graduation for a period of 12 months*
- Promote the public dental service as a viable career choice to students
- Repay scholarship funding received with interest at market rates if they fail to comply with the conditions of the agreement
(*If done through part-time employment then the scholarship recipient would be required to work 2.5 days for 24 months)
Review
Scholarships awarded will be ongoing for the 12 month period, subject to a review of the recipient’s progress and compliance with the scholarship criteria.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Current university examination results
- Enrolment confirmation for 2011
- Curriculum vitae
- An essay of 500 words, outlining:
- Demonstrated understanding of the professional and personal issues involved in delivering public dental services and a commitment to bonded public dental service following graduation
- Written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a range of health professionals in a team or solitary environment
- An understanding of how a period of employment in a public dental service can contribute to a professional career path
- Demonstrated organisational skills, displaying initiative and self motivation to successfully complete the tertiary course in the minimum time period
Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in Melbourne on a date advised by Dental Health Services Victoria.
How to apply
Download the application form (PDF, 70KB) and submit this along with the above documents by 5pm, on the closing date:
Administration Support Officer, Learning and Development
Dental Health Services Victoria
720 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Privacy
All information is strictly confidential; however your contact details may be used for future program evaluation and quality assurance.
Further information
Kaylene O’Day
Phone: (03) 9341 1364
Email: odayk@dhsv.org.au
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