Dental Officer Level 1

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality general dental care across Western Sydney from Westmead. The role supports a teaching facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and promote prevention.

You will provide comprehensive general dental care to eligible patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and participate in after-hours on-call duties and rotations as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a large team and independently.
• Commitment to continuing education.
• Understanding of preventative/population health approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general oral health care to eligible patients across WSLHD facilities.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred treatment.
• Coordinate care with senior clinicians and referral pathways to specialist services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold infection prevention and governance.

Skills

Clinical and diagnostic skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Continuing education

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSW

Deliver high-quality general dental care and improve patient outcomes across Western Sydney.
Grow your clinical expertise in a leading teaching and specialist dental facility.
Join a collaborative team committed to better health for every community.

Make every smile count. Deliver general dental care, promote prevention and create positive patient experiences across Western Sydney.

Employment Type:9 x Temporary Full Time (Up to 21/01/2028)
Position Classification:Dental Officer Level 1
Remuneration: $56.21 - $72.71 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Westmead

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), an organisation dedicated to delivering better health services for western Sydney and beyond. Based at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, you'll work in a dynamic clinical environment providing accessible, high-quality dental care to diverse communities.

Westmead Centre for Oral Health is a leading public dental facility offering general and specialist dental services to patients across NSW. As a key teaching facility for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry, it combines clinical excellence, education and innovation to support outstanding patient care.

Work in a modern clinical environment with advanced patient care and operating facilities.

Gain exposure to a broad range of general practice and emergency dentistry needs.

Collaborate with experienced dental professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Contribute to a service that values collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Be part of a health district serving communities across Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta.

What you'll be doing
You'll provide comprehensive general oral health care to eligible patients across WSLHD facilities, delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred treatment while promoting lifelong oral health and prevention.

In this role, you will:

Conduct comprehensive dental examinations, assess medical histories, develop individualised treatment plans and deliver appropriate general dental treatment.

Engage patients in shared decision-making by explaining treatment options, risks and benefits, obtaining informed consent and providing tailored oral health education.

Coordinate patient care through effective collaboration with senior clinicians and referral pathways to specialist and multidisciplinary services.

Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold the highest standards of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance.

Contribute to a high-performing dental service through peer review, professional development, quality improvement and participation in after-hours on-call duties and clinical rotations, which may include rural locations.

Make a difference with WSLHD

Bring your clinical skills, passion for patient care and commitment to improving oral health outcomes to a team where your contribution matters.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.

A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.

A demonstrated ability to work within a large team and independently.

A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.

Applications Close: 15th November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.