Dental Officer Level 4 - Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance (DORIS)

🔍 Kempsey, Kempsey District Hospital | Mid North Coast

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REQ574641 Requisition #
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share considered)
Position Classification: Dental Off Level 4
Remuneration: $187,013 - $192,293 - In addition to your base salary you will receive the Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme (DORIS) of up to $20,000 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ574641
Applications close: 11th June 2025



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

As a highly experienced senior dental practitioner the Dental Officer Level 4 role has a clinical focus and is responsible for providing high quality general dental work, clinically manage patients with advanced and complex dental needs, and perform all dental procedures within scope of practice.
 
This role also has a delegated responsibility with the District School Mobile Dental Program (SMDP) to manage and direct the clinical service provision and support the staff of this program.
 
Additionally, the role has a district responsibility to provide clinical education and mentoring of students in an area of expertise under delegation and direction of the Clinical Director.


About you, do you have?
  1. Dental qualification eligible for full registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Dental Board of NSW. Additional qualifications/experience in dental services under general anaesthesia highly regarded.
  2. Demonstrated advanced understanding of current concepts in the clinical setting.
  3. Demonstrated high level clinical governance and advanced clinical reasoning skills with independent professional judgement in managing difficult clinical situations, complex medical histories and patients with disabilities.
  4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, negotiation, communication and liaison skills. As well as demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision, educate and mentor junior clinical staff and students.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in dentistry.


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. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

 

 

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 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

 

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

    Need more information?
      1) Click here for the Position Description
      2) Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up


    For role related queries or questions contact Tammy Schein on Tammy.Schein@health.nsw.gov.au

    For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

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