Re-advertised - Permanent Full Time Dental Officer Level 1/2 - Nowra - DORIS allowance available!

Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality preventative dentistry and the promotion of good oral health for residents of the Illawarra Shoalhaven.

$111,459 - $160,548 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time – 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) | Nowra Dental Clinic | REQ679561 | Grade: Dental Officer Level 1/2 | Applications close: Sunday 23 August, 2026

This position will also receive payment of the DORIS Allowance (Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme) approx $20,000 pa on top of Salary level plus Super and Salary Packaging benefits.

New Graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

We are seeking enthusiastic Dental Officers and New Graduates to join our multi-disciplinary team providing clinical services. You will be located at our newly purpose built modern Oral Health facility within the beautiful rural Nowra town area. This facility includes eight dental surgeries as well as enhanced diagnostic tools such as panoramic x-ray facilities and new accessibility equipment to enable the treatment of bariatric patients and users of wheelchairs.

Nowra has beautiful river scenery making this a lovely bustling regional town on the banks of the Shoalhaven River & delightful place to work. Enjoy relaxed cellar doors, museums and galleries, array of restaurants, cafes, shopping centres and a range of outdoor adventures. Nowra is also a great base for day-tripping to Berry, Kangaroo Valley and Jervis Bay.

As the Dental Officer (level 1/2), you will provide evidence-based clinical care to patients, resulting in quality care and a contemporary approach to dental practice and patient care. In this role you will be involved in the diagnosis and treatment/management of dental disease and dental health problems from basic to moderately complex.

A Dental Officer (level 1) is a newly qualified employee who is a beginning practitioner developing their skills and competency in dentistry. A Dental Officer (level 2) is a general practitioner who regularly encounters, diagnoses and administers treatment for dental disease and dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-         Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

-         Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-         Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Prem Sharma at ​Prem.Sharma@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.