Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Part or Full time

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2

Requisition ID: REQ204953

We are seeking suitably experienced Dental Officers Level 2 to join our large Oral Health team on the Central Coast of NSW.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated dentist with a high level of knowledge, experience and clinical competency, this is an opportunity for you.

This is a clinical position with a full clinical load. There is no managerial or academic time allowance.

Applicants for the Level 2 positions must have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) clinical experience as a dentist in Australia or in a mutually recognized jurisdiction (UK, NZ and ire).

Applicants must demonstrate a proven record of exercising independent professional judgment on routine matters of general dentistry.

They must also have a proven record of providing clinical supervision and support to junior dental clinicians, support staff, undergraduate students, and demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

The position qualifies for the Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance (up to $20k p.a.) on top of Award Salary.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Alek Sawicki, Head of Department Oral Health Services, phone 02 4394 4839 or 0406 551 866 or email

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY.

Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.

To apply click here and follow the Registration-Login process, Create-Update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria questions. If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4320 3009.

Please ensure you address each of the selection criteria in your application.

For more information about joining the Central Coast Local Health District please visit our Careers page: http:--www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au-Careers

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable Labour market testing.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.

Registered and - or able to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia as a dentist.

A minimum of two years (full time equivalent) clinical experience as a dentist in Australia or in a mutually recognised jurisdiction (UK, NZ and ire) encompassing all areas of general dentistry and having successfully completed the standard Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the NSW Centre for Oral Health Strategy; or its equivalent.

Demonstrated high levels of knowledge and clinical expertise across all areas of general dentistry.

Proven record of exercising independent professional judgement on routine matters of general dentistry.

Demonstrated ability for identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, developing and leading ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.

Proven record of providing clinical supervision and support to junior dental clinicians, support staff, undergraduate students, and demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Current Class C driver licence.

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Applications Close: 12 October 2026