Oral Medicine Fellow - Department of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Special Care Dentistry
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30th January 2026)
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1
Remuneration: $68.64 - $72.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 34 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a dedicated Dental Officer to deliver high-quality oral health care and education to patients within Western Sydney Local Health District, with potential rotation to other districts.
In this role you will be:
- Providing general oral health care to eligible patients.
- Delivering oral health education and preventive services.
- Working across various facilities within the district.
- Supporting services on rotation to other Local Health Districts.
- Maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Dental qualification registerable with the Dental Board of Australia.
- Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dentist.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.
- A demonstrated ability to work within a large team and independently.
- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
Requisition ID: REQ529909
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Ben Karim at Ben.Karim@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
