Dental Officer Level 1

🦷 Deliver high-quality general dental care and improve patient outcomes across Western Sydney. 🌟 Grow your clinical expertise in a leading teaching and specialist dental facility. 🤝 Join a collaborative team committed to better health for every community. Make every smile count. Deliver general dental care, promote prevention and create positive patient experiences across Western Sydney. Employment Type: 9 x Temporary Full Time (Up to 21/01/2028) Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1 Remuneration: $56.21 - $72.71 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Westmead Where you'll be working Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), an organisation dedicated to delivering better health services for western Sydney and beyond. Based at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, you'll work in a dynamic clinical environment providing accessible, high-quality dental care to diverse communities. Westmead Centre for Oral Health is a leading public dental facility offering general and specialist dental services to patients across NSW. As a key teaching facility for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry, it combines clinical excellence, education and innovation to support outstanding patient care. Work in a modern clinical environment with advanced patient care and operating facilities. Gain exposure to a broad range of general practice and emergency dentistry needs. Collaborate with experienced dental professionals and multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to a service that values collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. Be part of a health district serving communities across Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta. What You'll Be Doing You'll provide comprehensive general oral health care to eligible patients across WSLHD facilities, delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred treatment while promoting lifelong oral health and prevention. In This Role, You Will Conduct comprehensive dental examinations, assess medical histories, develop individualised treatment plans and deliver appropriate general dental treatment. Engage patients in shared decision-making by explaining treatment options, risks and benefits, obtaining informed consent and providing tailored oral health education. Coordinate patient care through effective collaboration with senior clinicians and referral pathways to specialist and multidisciplinary services. Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold the highest standards of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance. Contribute to a high-performing dental service through peer review, professional development, quality improvement and participation in after-hours on-call duties and clinical rotations, which may include rural locations. Make a difference with WSLHD Bring your clinical skills, passion for patient care and commitment to improving oral health outcomes to a team where your contribution matters. Take the next step in your dental career. Apply today and help us deliver better health services for western Sydney and beyond. How To Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Dentist. Selection Criteria Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills. 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 within a large team and independently. A demonstrated commitment to continuing education. Requisition ID: REQ693889 Applications Close: 15th November 2026 Need more information ? Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights