Dental Officer Level 2 — Independent Clinician

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Dental Officer Level 2 for the Oral Health-Special Needs Clinic. The role requires registration with AHPRA, at least two years of post-graduate dentistry experience, and competence to work with minimal supervision.

Salary ranges from $152,367 to $160,548 per annum plus superannuation. The position is full-time with 38 hours per week, located at the Oral Health-Special Needs Dental Clinic, SESLHD. Applications close 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of two years post‑graduate dentistry experience.
• Successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment for Level 1 to Level 2.
• Excellent oral and written communication, able to liaise with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality oral health clinical services to eligible clients within SESLHD.
• Provide oral health education as part of clinical care.
• Exercise independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Population health

Quality improvement

Clinical research

Continuing education

Travelling within SESLHD

Education

Dentist degree (AHPRA)

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Dental Officer Level 2 for the Oral Health-Special Needs Clinic. The role requires registration with AHPRA, at least two years of post-graduate dentistry experience, and competence to work with minimal supervision.

Salary ranges from $152,367 to $160,548 per annum plus superannuation. The position is full-time with 38 hours per week, located at the Oral Health-Special Needs Dental Clinic, SESLHD. Applications close 19 October 2026.