Dental Prosthetist Level 1
🔍 Location Negotiable
Kick off your career and start a great new lifestyle in 2027. Grow and broaden your skills. New graduates and experienced practitioners are welcome to apply.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Prosthetist Level 1
Remuneration: $96,886 - $102,760 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688003
Location: Negotiable
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th September 2026
What you’ll do
You will provide quality dental care. You will be part of a large team of practitioners and the work you do as a prosthetist will be an integral and valued part of the services we provide for our patients.
Who you’ll work with
You’ll work alongside other practitioners. You’ll normally be rostered with a dental assistant. You will get to know the larger dental team and will work in a multi-chaired clinic. 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. New prosthetists are also involved in the new graduate education programs we run with our other dental practitioners. Our aims are to provide quality dentistry, deliver positive patient experiences, and nurture a harmonious working environment.
Where you’ll live
Opportunities in our district range from the city of Newcastle with its beaches, cafes, university and other city attractions, to the coastal areas of Taree and Foster, the wine country of the Hunter Valley, and the picturesque cities and towns in the Tablelands New England region. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with space, less traffic, and greater housing affordability. Your property dollar goes further here than in a capital city. Put down your roots and grow.
Requirements
1. Tertiary qualifications recognised by the Dental Board of Australia and registration with APHRA as a Dental Prosthetist.
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated application of current concepts in clinical practice. Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team setting.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nikeeta Naren on Nikeeta.Naren@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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 SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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