About Us
We are a modern well established private practice that has been in the community for over 25 years. Swan Hill is a regional city in Victoria situated on the beautiful Murray River. Located just three and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide. We have 8 chairs in our clinic and high patient volumes from our loyal patient base, our future is healthy.
Our practise is modern, utilising the latest technology and equipment such as a modern OPG machine, CEREC, Prime Scan, intra-oral cameras, full implant set up, in chair ZOOM whitening. We are a preferred provider for Bupa, Medibank, HCF & super provider for Mildura Health fund.
Our Team and your new mentors
Dr Nicholas Weightman
Dr Nick has over 20 years’ experience in clinical dentistry and teaching since graduating from the University of Adelaide in 1996. Nick owned a practice in Blackwood, Adelaide but sold his share in 2010 to move to Netherlands to pursue a desire to live, work and teach in Europe. Passed his Dutch Dental registration and was a teacher and lecturer at the Academic Centre of Dentistry in Amsterdam in the Dental Radiology and Dental Hygiene department. Alongside with working in a private practice. After 10 years of missing the Australian culture, he returned to Australia and chose Alice Springs as his next venture. Working there for 3 years and has now relocated to Swan Hill.
Dr Sindhu Ravichandran
Sindhu graduated from Dental School in India in 2011. After her marriage, she arrived in Australia in 2012, where she did her dental exam for her Australian registration. Sindhu learned to love country and regional Australia for the community spirit and the relaxed attitude when she was a part of the Albury-Wodonga community for eight years. After spending some years in Broken Hill, in 2021, she made Swan Hill her home and worked at the Swan Hill Hospital for some years before joining the team at Tankard Family Dental.
Dr Declan Dreyer
Dr Declan grew up in Adelaide and graduated at the University of Adelaide. In his final years, pursued a research degree in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from which he achieved First Class Honours. Following graduation, he worked in Adelaide for several years before joining and becoming a principal dentist at Tankard Dental Riverland (based in South Australia) and Tankard Family Dental Swan Hill.
About the Role
You’ll become a part of a team of dentists and a hygienist that aim to provide the highest level of care and service, with a compassionate nature that puts patients at ease.
With support and mentorship from our senior dental team, you will develop the skills that will enable you to combine dental excellence with superior interpersonal skills to support the team, perform optimally, meet practice objectives, and ensure every patient receives a wholly positive experience.
Within this role you are encouraged and supported to peruse any future education in your areas of interest.
Hours and days are fully negotiable with the right candidate, and we will ensure you are supported throughout your day with our team of highly experienced Dental Assistants and reception staff.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive renumeration package and accommodation provided.
- 5 paid CPD days of choice throughout the year
- Well-established busy practice with a large, loyal patient base
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
- A fun, supportive practice culture that loves to connect and celebrate achievements.
- A focus on family and work life balance
- Mentoring from experienced dentists who will help you develop the skills you need to see your practice flourish.
- Experienced support staff to ensure efficient operation.
- 100% clinical autonomy
How to Apply
We would love to hear from you, please send your application using the form below and attention to:
Richard Tankard