Senior Dental Officer: Complex Care & Mentoring (Part-Time)

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSW is seeking a permanent part-time Dental Officer Level 3 to deliver advanced dental care and manage complex cases within a leading public dental service. You will work at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to education and patient outcomes.

As a key clinician, you will treat hospital inpatients and patients with complex needs, balancing clinical duties with mentoring and administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
• AHPRA registration as a Dentist

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.

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent

AHPRA registration as a Dentist

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSW is seeking a permanent part-time Dental Officer Level 3 to deliver advanced dental care and manage complex cases within a leading public dental service. You will work at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to education and patient outcomes.

As a key clinician, you will treat hospital inpatients and patients with complex needs, balancing clinical duties with mentoring and administrative