Clinical Coordinator - Orthodontics (Senior Dental Officer Level 3)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Day Off

Xmas public holiday

Parental Leave/Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill via Sydney Education

EAP counselling

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Dental Hospital, part of Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Dental Officer Level 3 for a temporary full-time role working within the Orthodontics team. You will coordinate clinical functions and help improve access to orthodontic care while supporting patient progression.

The ideal candidate will hold AHPRA registration, demonstrate advanced skills in complex general dentistry with an interest in orthodontics and public dentistry, and have experience with quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Regulatory registration with AHPRA and current registration.
• Advanced skills in independently managing complex general dentistry with orthodontics interest.
• Experience in quality improvement or service redesign with clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely as part of the Orthodontics clinical team, coordinating department functions.
• Support patient progression, optimize clinical capacity, and implement skills-mix care models to reduce delays.
• Refer to the Position Description for full details.

Skills

Orthodontics interest

Public dentistry experience

Quality improvement

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to November 2027 with possibility of extension

Position Classification

Dental Officer Level 3

Remuneration

$3,247.82 - $3,404.75 per week + Superannuation

Location

Sydney Dental Hospital

Requisition ID

REQ698753

About The Role

Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.

In this position you will work closely as part of the clinical team in Orthodontics, coordinating the clinical functions of the department. The position supports patient progression, efficient use of clinical capacity and implementation of appropriate skills-mix models of care to improve access and reduce delays to orthodontic treatment.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and current registration.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in independently managing complex general dentistry, with a particular interest in orthodontics and public dentistry.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement or service redesign, including implementing and evaluating care pathways or skills-mix models with appropriate clinical governance.

Benefits And Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 9 November 2026

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