Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time (Job share available)

Hours per Week: 38 for Full Time; Minimum for 16 Part Time/Job share

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $76.84 - $80.97 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Local Health District

Requisition ID: REQ700047

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

The Dental Officer is responsible for the provision of clinical services within the discipline of Special Needs Dentistry (SND) as per the MoH List Management Protocols and Specialist Referral Guidelines. The role also involes participation in quality improvement and research activities and assisting in ensuring that the department meets all requirements for Accreditation of Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH)/Oral Health Services against National and other Standards.

This role is expected to work between Sydney Dental Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, as well as attend other sites across Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) as required.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Dentist.
• Interest in the field of Special Needs Dentistry.
• Knowledge of Oral Health Service policies and procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of public sector dentistry, service performance and accountability.
• Has the ability to work a variable Roster.

Benefits

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional pubic holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For further information, please contact Dr Claire Scott via email at [email protected].

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.