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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental OfficerLevel 2
Remuneration: $136,108 - $143,416 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ474295
The Oral Health Service is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Officer to join our multidisciplinary team.
Clinicians at this level are competent practitioners with at least two years clinical experience. They must be able to work under minimal professional supervision, exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.
The successful applicant will deliver high quality clinical services, including oral health education, to eligible clients in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District across any of four adult dental clinics with the possibility of providing occasional care at the remote location of Lord Howe Island.
Part time option can be considered for the preferred applicants.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.
A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:
- Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in the practice of dentistry and a demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment.
- Successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy. This applies to Dental Officers progressing from Level 1 to Level 2.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventive / population health approach to patient care.
- Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities and participate in clinical research activities as required.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
- Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD.
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Maggie Ibrahim via email at
Applications Close: 19 March 2024
