Dentist - Clinical Lead

ZEST Dental Recruitment; Grafton, Yamba; On-site; AUD 207,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance incl. airfare

Up to 12 weeks accommodation

Job summary

ZEST Dental Recruitment, in partnership with the NSW Government and Northern NSW Local Health District, seeks a Dental Officer Level 4 for full-time leadership in Grafton, NSW. The role includes responsibility for a satellite clinic in Yamba, clinical governance, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidate must be AHPRA registered with extensive general dentistry experience, including GA cases, and be prepared to lead across two locations with one admin day per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical services across Grafton and the satellite Yamba clinic.
• Mentor junior dentists and supervise clinical governance across the district.
• Deliver public oral health care with potential General Anaesthesia where required; participate in service development.

Job description

Dentist Job in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. Senior Public Health Role with Leadership Responsibilities, Rural Incentives, and Stunning Coastal Location. ZEST Dental Recruitment, in partnership with the NSW Government and Northern NSW Local Health District, is seeking to recruit a Dental Officer Level 4 for a full-time position based in Grafton, with clinical responsibility for a satellite clinic in Yamba.

• Senior Dentist (Dental Officer Level 4)
• Grafton, Northern Rivers, New South Wales
• Full-time, salaried public health position (4 clinical days + 1 admin day)
• Leadership role overseeing both Grafton and Yamba clinics
• Salary: $207,013 to $212,293 (includes Rural Incentive Scheme)
• Visa sponsorship available
• Relocation assistance including airfare support
• Up to 12 weeks of accommodation provided
• Suitable for senior dentists with extensive clinical experience, including GA cases
• Reference: DW100479

This is a senior clinical leadership role within the Northern NSW Local Health District, offering a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care while leading a team across two locations: the well-equipped main clinic in Grafton, and a satellite clinic in the iconic coastal town of Yamba.

You will bring significant experience in general dentistry, ideally with exposure to both community and hospital settings, including the delivery of care under general anaesthesia. In addition to hands‑on clinical work, your role will involve mentoring and supervising junior staff, maintaining clinical governance standards, and contributing to service development across the district. A full clinical orientation and onboarding programme will be provided.

This position includes a designated admin day per week, with the remainder focused on clinical duties. You’ll have the chance to contribute to public oral health strategy and quality improvement initiatives, supported by a wider team of health professionals across the district.

Grafton is a vibrant regional town located just under two hours from Byron Bay, surrounded by rivers, national parks, and heritage architecture. Yamba, just an hour away, is a laid‑back coastal community famed for its surf beaches, relaxed lifestyle, and natural beauty. Together, they offer the perfect mix of rural charm and coastal living – with easy access to southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers’ lush hinterland.

Candidates will be AHPRA registered or qualified from Australia, UK, Ireland, or Canada, or be registered or qualified in New Zealand or have undertaken the ADC examination to ensure automatic AHPRA registration.