Dental Officer Level 3 - Apply via eCredential

For role related queries or questions contact Associate Professor Ravi Srinivas on 0459 827 739 or via email on Ravi.Srinivas@health.nsw.gov.au  
 

About The Opportunity  
South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dental Officer Level 3 to join our dynamic Oral Health team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across a variety of clinics on a rotational basis, including Yagoona, Fairfield, Liverpool, Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Narellan, Tahmoor, and Bowral.The role is primarily full-time, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, however part-time arrangements may be considered based on service requirements.As a Dental Officer Level 3, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care to the community, contributing to clinical excellence, mentoring junior staff, and supporting continuous improvement across our services.Applications are accepted by eCredential only. 
 

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. 
 

What You'll be doing  
The Level 3 Senior Dental Officer is responsible for the provision of a high standard of clinical services in general dentistry with a focus on medically compromised patients. The Dental Officer is responsible for the provision of adult and paediatric general practitioner dentistry within the scope of publicly funded dental services including restorative, preventive, endodontics, exodontia, radiology, minor oral surgery and prosthetics.  
 

How to Apply  
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.  
 

1. Unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
2. Demonstrated experience in the management of a clinical unit/service. 
3. Demonstrated high level of clinical independence as a senior dentist with ability to accept referrals from junior dentists and oral health therapists. 
4. Demonstrated highly advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning abilities in managing most of the difficult clinical situations, complex medical histories, children and those with physical and mental disabilities. 
5. Demonstrate an earned recognition of their exceptional competence in dentistry and have a proven record for carrying out a broad range of advanced and complex dental procedures, as well as experience in performing procedures under oral sedation, relative analgesia and general anaesthesia. 
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public 
7. Demonstrate the ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team, act as a mentor to other clinical staff, teach undergraduate students as well as assume responsibility for providing clinical supervision, advice and support to all dental practitioners within the team. 
8. Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff, as well as conduct clinical research. 
 

Need more information?
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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 LGBTQI+ 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 employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.  

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