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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $68.64 - $72.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ454363
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
To provide a high standard of general oral health care, health education and regularly manage patients with more complex treatment needs at facilities across Western Sydney Local Health District. The Dental officer will work in a variety of specialist/generalist clinics thereby expanding their skillset.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
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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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Requirements: * License: AHPRA
- Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Experience in the management of patients with complex medical conditions and complex dental needs.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving in a clinical situation.
- 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.
- Proven record of providing support to junior clinicians and support staff.
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For role related queries or questions contact Herdeza Verzosa on Herdeza.Verzosa@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8890 8983 / Tony Skapetis on tony.skapetis@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8890 7167
Applications Close: 21st January 2024
