Dental Officer Level 2 – General & Complex Care

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Dental Officer Level 2 to deliver high-quality general and complex dental care at Westmead. You will work within a teaching facility, collaborating with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Join a leading public oral health service, with opportunities for professional development, rural placements, and involvement in education and innovation within the Westmead Centre for Oral Health.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Experience managing patients with complex medical and dental needs.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in clinical situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to preventative/population health approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general dental care with focus on complex cases.
• Coordinate patient management with specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide oral health education and promote prevention.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and infection control standards.
• Support Junior Dental Officers and participate in rotations/after-hours shifts.

Skills

Clinical and diagnostic skills

Independent judgement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Preventive/population health approach

Record keeping and documentation

Education

Full registration with AHPRA as a Dentist

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Dental Officer Level 2 to deliver high-quality general and complex dental care at Westmead. You will work within a teaching facility, collaborating with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Join a leading public oral health service, with opportunities for professional development, rural placements, and involvement in education and innovation within the Westmead Centre for Oral Health.