Dental Officer (Level 1/2)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Day Off

Public Holiday off

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Upskill Courses

EAP Counseling

Fitness Passport

Telehealth Nutrition

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Dental Officer Level 1/2 for permanent full-time or part-time positions based at Sydney Dental Hospital. The role focuses on delivering patient and family-centred oral health care across community clinics and the hospital, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, evidence-based practice.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote oral health, deliver safe and accessible services, and advance clinical skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical experience as a dentist.
• Full, unrestricted registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family-centred oral healthcare across Community Oral Health Clinics and Sydney Dental Hospital.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to promote oral health and deliver evidence-based clinical care.
• Contribute to safe, effective, and accessible public oral health services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week and Permanent Part Time; 24 hours per week Position Classification:Dental Officer Level 1/2 Remuneration:$56.21 - $80.97 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation Location: Sydney Dental Hospital Requisition ID:REQ699726

Sydney Dental Hospital & Oral Health Services (SDH & OHS) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Dental Officer Level 1 or 2 to join our highly regarded team in a Permanent Full Time or Part Time basis.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient and family-centred oral healthcare across Community Oral Health Clinics and Sydney Dental Hospital, delivering comprehensive and holistic dental services to a diverse patient population.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote oral health, provide evidence-based clinical care, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and accessible public oral health services.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of the community.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of one year of clinical experience and full, unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Experience in the public oral health sector would be highly regarded.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least one year of clinical experience as a practising dentist.
• Full, unrestricted registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and improving oral health outcomes.

Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading (for Permanent and Temporary roles)
• 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

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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.

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