Dental Officer Level 1
- Make a tangible impact on community health through high-standard oral care.
- Enjoy diverse work experiences with opportunities for rotation across districts.
- Engage in continuous professional growth with access to training and development.
Join Western Sydney Local Health District as a Dental Officer, delivering high-standard oral health care across various facilities.
Employment Type: Temporary full time (up to 23/01/2026)
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1
Remuneration: $51.97 – $67.23 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary and secondary health care for Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs, and tertiary care to Greater Western Region residents. We aim for 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' with core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Westmead Centre for Oral Health offers general dental services to eligible residents in WSLHD.
- It provides state-wide specialist oral health services for NSW.
- One of two teaching facilities for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry.
- Equipped with advanced patient care facilities and operating suites.
- Offers General Practice for overall oral health and Emergency Dentistry for acute dental issues.
What you'll be doing
As a Dental Officer you will be delivering quality oral health care across Western Sydney Local Health District, manage patient treatments, engage in health promotion and contribute to professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive oral health care, including examinations, treatment planning, and patient consent.
- Collaborating with senior clinicians and refer patients to specialists as needed.
- Engaging in oral health promotion and educate patients on maintaining good oral health.
- Maintaining detailed patient records and adhere to infection control policies.
- Participating in professional development, after-hours on-call service, and potential rural rotations.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, one (1) page cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dentist.
Selection Criteria:
- Provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills in your current/previous roles.
- Provide an example of how you have effectively communicated with a diverse range of individuals in a clinical setting. How did your communication skills contribute to the outcome of the situation.
- Provide a specific example of when you have had to work in a large team. What were the advantages and disadvantages of this and how did you deal with the difficulties.
Requisition ID: REQ544180
Applications Close: 6th January 2025
Need more information?
- Review the detailed position description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
