Canberra Health Services - Dentist Level 2

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Canberra Health Services Dental (CHS Dental) is offering part-time and full-time permanent positions for qualified dentists across multiple Canberra locations. The role is Level 2.1 to Level 2.4 Dentist with a base salary range of AUD 127,597 to AUD 167,151 (pro rata for part-time) under the CHS Enterprise Agreement.

Candidates must hold Dentist registration with AHPRA and meet credentialing requirements; closing date 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold Dentist registration with AHPRA.

Education

Dentist registration with AHPRA

Job description

Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Dental Officer 2
Location: Various Canberra Health Service locations
Section: Canberra Health Services Dental
Indicative Base Salary Package Range: Level 2.1 Dentist $127,597 to Level 2.4 Dentist $167,151 (pro rata for part time)

*level appointed will be based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.

Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
• City living without the traffic - see why you should live in Canberra
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.

About the Role

Position Overview

Canberra Health Services Dental (CHS Dental) within the Division of Community Health and Integrate Care (CHIC) provides adult, child and youth general dental, restorative, Additional needs, General Anaesthetic (GA), Relative Analgesia (RA), and specialist Surgical and Orthodontic services to the eligible members of the ACT community. The service currently operates from five Community Health Centres and three hospitals across the ACT region, as well as operating within ACT corrective services and from mobile dental clinics as below:

• City Community Health Centre - Ten dental chairs
• Phillip Community Health Centre - Ten dental chairs; and
• Tuggeranong Community Health Centre - Five chairs.
• The Canberra Hospital (GA)
• North Canberra Hospital (GA)
• Calvary John James Hospital (GA)

CHS Dental is a multidisciplinary program and consists of dentists, visiting oral surgeons, oral health therapists, dental therapists, prosthetists, visiting orthodontist, dental assistants, laboratory technicians and administrative staff. CHS Dental offers a range of dental services to the eligible members of the community for adult & child and youth dental services, this includes denture services and emergency dental.

The services are available Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the above listed facilities and Community Health Centre's.

Part time positions with a minimum roster of 3 business days per week are available.

For more information regarding the position duties, see the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Hold Dentist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Our Vision

creating exceptional health care together

Our Role

to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values

Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.