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Salary- Locations: Newcastle Metro or Cessnock.
- Make a change and enjoy the Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
- Provide quality dental care, be responsible for a modern dental clinic, and help nurture more recent graduates.
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2 with management allowance
Remuneration: $129,334 (Year 1) - $136,462 (Year 2) per annum + superannuation contributions + $20,000pa rural incentive. $7,138pa management allowance for eligible candidates.
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ345686
Dentist - Clinic Manager (Dental Officer Level 2) with Management Allowance
Hunter New England Oral Health
Two positions: Newcastle Metro or Cessnock Dental Clinic
Permanent Full Time
What you’ll do:
You will provide dental care for the community of Cessnock and oversee this 5-chair clinic. All aspects of general dentistry are being offered to our patients in suitable cases. You will help some of our more recent graduates. You’ll be part of a larger team across our district.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work with a small team that includes dental assistants and other practitioners. We are a progressive organisation with a team of over 200 people. We are supported by a group of visiting specialists and offer opportunities to be involved in in-house CPD activities and workshops. You will be supported by a large organisation with a strong values based culture and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
We deliver quality dentistry, positive patient experiences, and a harmonious working environment.
We are part of the Rural Dental Graduate Partnership. In this partnership you will have clinical support and educational opportunities across Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast, Northern NSW and Western NSW Local Health Districts. Be part of a true rural community of dental professionals.
Where you’ll live:
Live in the metropolitan area of Newcastle with its cafes, beaches and city attractions, or live in the Hunter Valley with its celebrated wineries and beautiful countryside. There is plenty for foodies to enjoy, with an array of local restaurants to explore. The region also offers a variety of arts and cultural activities. With Newcastle and Sydney only a short distance away, you can get the best of both worlds!
Your Remuneration:
In addition to a base salary of $129,334 (Year 1) to $136,462 (Year 2) per annum, 10.5% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading are paid on your 4 weeks of annual leave. In addition you will receive the Rural Incentive Allowance of $20,000 per annum and the Dental Officer Management Allowance Level 1 of $7,138.00 per annum. This amounts to a total package of at least $158,208 plus superannuation. Further incentives can include Salary Packaging of $9,009 per annum and a Meal Entertainment Allowance of $2,650 per annum.
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Applications Close: January 11, 2023
