Dental Officer - Department Of Oral Medicine And Special Needs Dentistry

Dental Officer - Department of Oral Medicine and Special Needs Dentistry

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
• Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.

Provide high-standard clinical and administrative support for oral health care, managing patients with complex conditions under sedation.

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time (up to 18/05/2025)
Position Classification:
Dental Officer Level 3
Remuneration:
$76.34 - $80.03 per hour
Hours Per Week:
38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:
Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
To provide a high standard of clinical and administrative assistance to the Head of Department in managing the oral health care delivered to patients within the Department of Oral Medicine and Special Care Dentistry. The role demands highly advanced skills to regularly manage patients with significant medical comorbidities and/or physical or intellectual disabilities, under local anaesthetic and intravenous sedation.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

• Qualification:
  Dental qualification registerable with the Dental Board of Australia
• Registration:
  Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dentistry

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Highly advanced skills in the management of patients with complex medical conditions and complex dental needs.
• Advanced independent judgement and problem solving skills in a clinical situation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a large team exercising leadership and mentoring skills, as well as under the direction of clinical specialists.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply;
and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note:
A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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