Dental Officer

**Requisition ID**:REQ581810
**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time - 1.0 FTE
**Location**:SWSLHD District Wide
**Position Classification**:Dental Officer Level 1
**Application Close Date**:03/08/2025

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**About the Opportunity**
Are you ready to make a real impact in a thriving and diverse community? South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking two passionate and motivated Dental Officers, Level 1 to join our Oral Health team.

These full-time positions run Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, offering excellent work-life balance. You’ll have a unique opportunity to deliver essential dental care across a variety of community settings, gaining broad clinical experience while working alongside a supportive team of experienced dentists, oral health therapists, and dental assistants.

As a key member of our team, you’ll contribute to improving oral health outcomes through patient-centred, preventative care. If you’re a dedicated clinician with strong communication skills, a team-focused mindset and a genuine commitment to public health, we’d love to hear from you.

An eligibility list may also be created for future vacancies.

**What You'll be Doing**
Provide evidence based clinical care to patients, within their scope of practice, resulting in the best quality care that public dentistry can achieve. Position is based at Yagoona, Bankstown, Liverpool, Fairfield, Ingleburn, Narellan and Rosemeadow on a rotational basis based on clinical demand.

**Where You'll Be Working**
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

**How to Apply**
- Unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated proficiency in the delivery of high quality dental services within the scope of general dental practice
- Proficiency in minor oral surgery, denture prosthetics, endodontics, children's dentistry and management of medically compromised patients
- Commitment to the principles of public sector dentistry and sound evidence-based dental practice.
- Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication
- Ability to work as a contributing member of a clinical team
- An understanding of current concepts in clinical practice and demonstrated understanding of infection control principles
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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**Additional Information**

**Salary Packaging**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

**Health & Fitness**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

**Transforming Your Experience**
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

**To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.**
- At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of_ ️_ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander_ ️ _background, people with a disability and people from the _L_G_B_T_Q_I_+_ community to apply._
- SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking emplo