Dental Officer

23 hours ago

Kingswood, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time or Full Time (up until 30/06/2026)
**Position Classification**: Dental Officer Level 1
**Location**: Nepean Hospital
**Remuneration**: $51.97 - $67.23 per hour
**Hours Per Week**: up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ596087
**Applications Close**: 21/08/2025

With **CORE**Values of **C**ollaboration, **O**penness, **R**espect and **E**mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

**About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Our District’s Oral Health (Dental) services are provided to eligible patients at the following locations: Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic, Hawkesbury Dental Clinic, and the Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic. The team offers public dental services including diagnosis, restorative and preventative treatments, pain relief and dentures.

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality general oral health care and education to eligible patients across the district. You will conduct thorough oral examinations, develop and discuss treatment plans with patients, and ensure informed consent is obtained prior to treatment. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with Senior Clinicians, Specialists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Prosthetists, and Dental Assistants to provide comprehensive patient care. You will also support other clinicians and contribute to a team-based approach to oral health management.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

**What you will bring to the role**
- Registered as a Dentist, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- 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 preventive / population health approach to patient care
- A demonstrated ability to work within a large team
- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education

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