WNSWLHD - Lead Dental Officer Level 4 - Temporary Full Time to 30 April 2027 - Oral Health Service. Apply via eCredential.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to 30 April 2027
Position Classification: Lead Dental Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $194,494 - $199,985 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Negotiable
Applications Close: 29 March 2026 – 11:59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement.
About the opportunity:
The Lead Dental Officer will provide clinical leadership to the Dental Officer staff across the Local Health District and provide governance of the Oral Health Fee for Service Scheme (OHFFSS).
As a maternity relief position, this is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical leadership skills and support the strategic direction of the Oral Health Service.
The successful applicant will continue to undertake clinical activity.
What we can offer you
· This position will attract the NSW Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme (DORIS) equivalent to $20,000 per annum ($10.09 per hour).
· Country living with a meaningful career path.
· Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
· Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
· Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you’ll be working
The location is negotiable within WNSWLHD Oral Health Services.
Opportunities exist for continuing professional development and your expanding clinical skills in
general dentistry.
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Exceptional competence and clinical decision making in general dentistry with a proven record for carrying out a broad range of advanced and complex procedures, without supervision.
2. Experience in clinical mentoring, education and supervision of Dental Officers and students on clinical placement.
3. Demonstrated leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on clinical service delivery.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description.
· For role related queries or questions please contact Heather Cameron email heather.cameron@health.nsw.gov.au or 6369 8131
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
