Dental Officer Level 3

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Centre for Oral Health is seeking a Dental Officer Level 3 for a permanent part-time appointment at Westmead. You will bring advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality dental care in a teaching hospital setting.

You will manage complex cases, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor junior clinicians to support learning and patient outcomes in Western Sydney.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Highly developed ability to manage complex dental cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality oral healthcare using advanced clinical skills to manage patients with complex and advanced treatment needs.
• Assess and manage patients with diverse clinical requirements, including people with disabilities, behavioural challenges and acute or chronic health conditions.
• Deliver appropriate dental care to hospital inpatients and patients requiring more complex clinical management.
• Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced and demanding healthcare environment.
• Support, guide and mentor junior clinicians, contributing to clinical capability and a culture of continuous learning.

Job description

Deliver advanced dental care and make a meaningful difference to patients

Manage complex clinical cases and broaden your specialist skills

Mentor clinicians and collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team

Use your advanced dental skills to manage complex oral health needs, deliver exceptional patient care and shape better outcomes across Western Sydney.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $85.46 - $89.59 per hour
Hours Per Week:25.5
Location:Westmead

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), an organisation committed to delivering better health services for western Sydney and beyond. At Westmead Centre for Oral Health, you'll be part of a leading public dental service providing general and specialist oral healthcare to patients across NSW.

As a key teaching facility for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry, the Centre combines clinical excellence, advanced patient care facilities and a strong commitment to education and professional collaboration.

You'll enjoy the opportunity to:

Work within a leading public dental facility equipped with advanced patient care and operating facilities.

Deliver general practice and emergency dental services alongside a broad range of specialist oral health services.

Collaborate with experienced dental professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior clinicians.

What you'll be doing

Bring your advanced clinical expertise to a varied and rewarding role where you'll regularly manage patients with complex and challenging treatment needs. You'll deliver high-quality oral healthcare across facilities within Western Sydney Local Health District, exercising sound clinical judgement while contributing to a positive learning and team environment.

In this role, you will:

Provide high-quality oral healthcare using advanced clinical skills to manage patients with complex and advanced treatment needs.

Assess and manage patients with diverse clinical requirements, including people with disabilities, behavioural challenges and acute or chronic health conditions.

Deliver appropriate dental care to hospital inpatients and patients requiring more complex clinical management.

Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced and demanding healthcare environment.

Support, guide and mentor junior clinicians, contributing to clinical capability and a culture of continuous learning.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District.

At WSLHD, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful patient outcomes and make a lasting difference to the health of our diverse communities.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.

Highly advanced skills in the management of patients with complex medical conditions, behavioural problems and/or complex dental needs.

Advanced independent judgement and problem solving skills in a clinical situation

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 independently, and within a large team exercising leadership and mentoring skills

A demonstrated commitment to continuing education

Requisition ID: REQ693935
Applications Close: 24th November 2026

Need more information?

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

This is an Aboriginal Targeted position in accordance with section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to a suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant.

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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.