New Graduate Dental Officer (Level 1)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Day Off

Christmas pay premium

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging option

Education courses

Job summary

NSW Health through Sydney Local Health District invites final year dentistry graduates to join the Collaborative New Graduate Program at Sydney Dental Hospital. The 24‑month rotation offers mentorship across General Dentistry, Paediatrics, Oral Surgery and Special Care Dentistry with rural placements and accommodated stays.

Customize your early career with supported development, clinical rotations, and exposure to a wide range of dental disciplines while maintaining registration eligibility with

Qualifications

• Final year dentistry student on track to graduate this year.
• Eligible for full, unlimited AHPRA registration as a dentist.

Education

Final year dentistry student

AHPRA registration eligible

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time; 38 hours per week from February 2027 up to February 2028
Position Classification:Dental Officer Level 1
Remuneration:$2,136.10 - $2,763.24 per week + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ693512

Are you a soon-to-be graduate dentist looking to gain hands‑on experience and grow your confidence in a range of specialties? Join the New Graduate Rotation Program at Sydney Dental Hospital.

About the Role

Sydney Dental Hospital and Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) in collaboration with Southern New South Wales Local Health District (SNSWLHD) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), are seeking passionate and dedicated new graduate dentists. If you are on track to graduate at the end of this year and possess full, unlimited registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), we invite you to be part of our prestigious Collaborative New Graduate Program.

This unique program is designed to provide you with a supportive environment where you can consolidate your skills and excel in your dental career. As a new graduate dental officer, you will receive exceptional support and mentoring from our senior clinicians, enabling you to deliver high‑quality dental services and provide holistic patient and family‑centred care to the eligible population of SLHD, SNSWLHD and MLHD.

Our program goes beyond the ordinary by offering continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of your field. Through rotations in general dentistry at our Community Oral Health Clinic (COHC), specialised areas such as Paediatrics, Oral Surgery, and Special Care Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital, as well as a 6 month rural rotation in SNSWLHD or MLHD COHCs, you will gain invaluable experience and mentorship from experts in various dental disciplines. What’s more, you will be provided accommodation during your rural rotation.

Throughout the 24-month program, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the communities we serve. By the end of the program, you will witness a remarkable transformation in your confidence and competencies, emerging as a capable and accomplished recent graduate ready to make a difference.

To embark on this exciting journey and take your dental career to new heights.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/OralHealth/DentalOfficerProgram.html

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Final year dentistry student anticipating graduation at the end of this year with a qualification eligible for full, unlimited registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Depending on performance and fulfilling the competency requirements to an expected standard for year one as per the program, there will be an opportunity to continue for a second year of rotations.
• Ability and willingness to provide dental services at different locations within Sydney Dental Hospital and across the Sydney Local Health District.
• Ability and willingness to travel and stay in a rural area within Southern NSW or Murrumbidgee LHD. Accommodation would be provided.
• Currently holds a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Trupta Desai via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18 October 2026