Dental officer Level 2

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days extra leave

Salary packaging options up to $9K for

$2.6K meal & entertainment & novatedLe

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) seeks a Dental Officer Level 2 for a permanent full-time role at the Oral Health-Special Needs Dental Clinic in Sydney. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive SESLHD benefits package.

Clinicians will provide high-quality oral health services, education, and demonstrate independent professional judgement with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in the practice of dentistry and a demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement.
• Successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy. This applies to Dental Officers progressing from Level 1 to Level 2.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventive / population health approach to patient care.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities and participate in clinical research activities as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality oral health clinical services, including oral health education, to eligible clients in SESLHD.
• Clinicians at this level are competent and independent, have at least 2 years clinical experience and work under minimal professional supervision, exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.
• Undergoes quality improvement activities and clinical research as required.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Two years post-graduate experience

Independent professional judgement

Excellent communication skills

Preventive/population health approach

Willingness to travel

Quality improvement involvement

Clinical research participation

Commitment to continuing education

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $152,367.00 - $160,548.00 Per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699494

Location: Oral Health-Special Needs Dental Clinic

Applications close: Monday 19 October 2026

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

To deliver high quality oral health clinical services, including oral health education, to eligible clients in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Clinicians at this level are competent and independent, have at least 2 years clinical experience and work under minimal professional supervision, exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in the practice of dentistry and a demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy. This applies to Dental Officers progressing from Level 1 to Level 2.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventive / population health approach to patient care.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities and participate in clinical research activities as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

For role related queries or questions contact Maggie Ibrahim on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.