General Dentist Officer Level 1 – Public Health & Teaching

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality general dental care across Western Sydney from Westmead. The role supports a teaching facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and promote prevention.

You will provide comprehensive general dental care to eligible patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and participate in after-hours on-call duties and rotations as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a large team and independently.
• Commitment to continuing education.
• Understanding of preventative/population health approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general oral health care to eligible patients across WSLHD facilities.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred treatment.
• Coordinate care with senior clinicians and referral pathways to specialist services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold infection prevention and governance.

Skills

Clinical and diagnostic skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Continuing education

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality general dental care across Western Sydney from Westmead. The role supports a teaching facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and promote prevention.

You will provide comprehensive general dental care to eligible patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and participate in after-hours on-call duties and rotations as required.