Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 January 2028

Position Classification: Dental Off Lvl 1

Remuneration: 111459 - 144182 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: up to 32. 2 Part time positions available, 32 hours per week and 16 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ703328

Location:Westmead

Applications Close:Midnight on 8 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contactMelissa Potts on [email protected]

At theSydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

• The position of Paediatric Dental Officer at The Children's Hospital at Westmead will provide quality oral health care to both inpatients and out-patients, attend clinics and departmental meetings and in-service training as determined by the Head of the Dental services Department.
• The Paediatric Dental Officer will also assist with clinics as well as the theatre and emergency lists.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• Registered as a Dentist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Experience in paediatric dentistry, hospital based is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
• Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of dental students, dental staff and other clinical staff
• A willingness to undertake research
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

PermanentNSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by theOffice of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility Listmay be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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