NNSWLHD - Visiting Dental Officer - Specialist Oral Surgeon - Ballina District Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
- 📁
- Dental Specialist
- 📅
- REQ552124 Requisition #
- 📅
- 3 days ago Post Date
Part-Time Visiting Dental Officer - Temporary 12 month contract
Flexibility and Choice is yours
Work Life Balance is not a dream but a reality!!
Click here to Apply via eCredential
VDO Remuneration: As per NSW Health applicable VDO remuneration rates
Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week - temporary contract from April 2025 to April 2026
Requisition ID: REQ552124
Click here to Apply via eCredential
What you'll be doing
Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Specialist Oral Surgeon to provide care for eligible public oral health patients across the Northern Rivers region.
Why you should consider applying
We can offer you:
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Help with further study and education
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Where you will be working
Also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.
For more information about living and working in this area please go to Northern NSW Local Health District
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia as an Oral Surgeon. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in oral surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and professional development in the relevant field of specialty of Oral Surgery, including evidence of participation in continuing professional development
- Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal), clinical skills, judgement and expertise, teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting
- Proven skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior dental staff
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public sector dentistry, service performance and accountability
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, education and/or mentoring junior dental staff and the dental team
- Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Maria Nilsson on angie.nilsson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 10 March 2025
#medicalservices
For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential
NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential
Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.