WNSWLHD - Dental Officer - Clinic Lead Mudgee. Apply via eCredential.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 3 plus Dental Management Allowance Level 2 (plus DORIS)
Remuneration: $156,682 - $164,252 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mudgee NSW
Applications Close: 1 June 2025 – 11:59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement.
About the opportunity:
This role is suitable for a dentist with clinical experience looking for a career opportunity in
leading clinical service provision in a small regional centre, including mentoring of junior
clinicians and supervision of students.
The Oral Health Service in Western NSW Local Health District has a supportive and friendly culture. The clinical team includes Dental Officers, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants and a Specialist Oral Surgeon.
What we can offer you
· This position will attract the Dental Officer Management Allowance $15,368 pa and the NSW Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme (DORIS) equivalent to $20,000 per annum ($10.09 per hour).
· Country living with a meaningful career path.
· Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
· Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
· Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you’ll be working
The Mudgee Community Dental Clinic is a modern 5 chair dental clinic. The position will also service other surrounding outreach locations including Rylstone.
The Mudgee Community Dental Clinic provides both urgent and comprehensive oral health care
to eligible adults and children. Treatment under general anaesthetic services is also provided at
Mudgee Health Service.
Opportunities exist for continuing professional development and your expanding clinical skills in
general dentistry.
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
The Mudgee region is located in the Central Tablelands, just over 3 hours from Sydney. The region has a dynamic and friendly community along with a strong and diverse economic base, providing opportunities for growth and is a popular location for tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours. Think the best of metropolitan conveniences, connections and style along with the safe, clean, affordable and comfortable lifestyle of a friendly country community – that’s the Mudgee Region.
Famed for its gourmet experiences and picturesque countryside, Mudgee is one of Australia’s great food and wine destinations. Nestled by the beautiful Cudgegong River, the town still possesses the character and charm of its 19th-century past.
Mudgee, NSW offers a balanced country lifestyle with a welcoming community, diverse industries, and a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. It's a popular choice for those seeking a "tree change" or a more affordable lifestyle, while still enjoying access to a range of businesses, services, and cultural experiences.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Highly advanced clinical skills, advanced clinical reasoning and excellent patient management skills in all aspects of general public sector dentistry, including ability to work independently as a sole practitioner.
2. Strong commitment to work in rural NSW and understanding of issues related to working in Aboriginal communities and with rural communities.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a clinic based dental team; and demonstrated history of working well as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary dental clinic team.
4. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a digital dental team environment, including but not limited to electronic oral health records, digital imaging and telehealth systems.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description.
· For role related queries or questions please contact Heather Cameron email heather.cameron@health.nsw.gov.au or 6369 8131
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
