Dental Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Dentist

Remuneration:

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599699

Advertising Closes: 26th September 2026

This position is for Permanent Full Time and in addition to your base salary you will receive the Dental Officer Rural Incentive scheme (DORIS) allowance for up to $20,000.00 per annum.

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

To provide high quality, safe comprehensive oral health care to eligible patients within the Mid North Coast Local Health District in accordance with NSW Health Policy.

Do you have

Registration with the Dental Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. To be appointed as a Dental Officer Level 2 requires minimum 2 years' clinical experience and successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy as defined under the award.

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Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at

A TALENT POOL WILL BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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