Health Workforce is seeking an associate dentist for a long-established private practice in Woodford. The role offers two to three days per week (about 24 hours) with an immediate start and an existing patient book. Work is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with no evenings or weekends to support a healthy work life balance.

Mentoring is available for new and recent graduates. Applicants must hold current registration with the Dental Board of Australia via AHPRA and have the right to work in

Position Highlights

• Join an established private dental practice with strong connections to the local community
• Take over an existing patient book from a departing dentist, with an immediate start available
• Supportive working environment with mentoring available for new and recent graduates
• No evening or weekend work, supporting a positive work-life balance
• Remuneration of 40% of net collections after laboratory bills

Employment Type

• Permanent - Part-Time
• Two to three days/approximately 24 hours per week
• Practice hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Practice Information

The practice is a long-established private dental practice serving the Woodford community. It has two surgery rooms and an orthopantomogram room and provides a comprehensive range of general dental treatments. The practice is the only dental practice servicing the township and operates

Position Description

The associate dentist will work two to three days per week and take over the established patient book of a departing dentist. An immediate commencement may be available. The successful candidate will provide general dental treatments. Mentoring can be provided for new and recent graduates.

Position Requirements

• Current registration with the Dental Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Valid authority to work in Australia
• Two years of Australian work experience is preferred
• Suitable new and recent graduates will also be considered

After Hours Requirements

No after-hours, evening or weekend work is required.

About Woodford

Woodford is a rural town in the Moreton Bay region of Southeast Queensland, approximately 70 to 75 kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD. It offers a relaxed country atmosphere, a friendly community and scenic surroundings while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The town is known for the annual Woodford Folk Festival and offers local heritage buildings, a community art trail and nearby natural attractions. Its rural character, creativity and strong community connection may appeal to families and people seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!

Employment Type

PermanentFull Time

Position Classification

Dental Officer Level 2

Remuneration

$152,367.00 - $160,548.00 per annum P L U S Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme allowance up to $20,000 per annum. The Casino Dental Officer position attracts an Accommodation Incentive in the form of an accommodation allowance of $500 per week.

Hours Per Week

38hrs

Requisition ID

REQ700613

You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact or visit Careers Incentives Package

About the role

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dental Officer Level 2 to join our friendly and professional Dental Team. Salary Packaging is available for a variety of expenses through NSW Health. If you would like to join our friendly and professional Dental Team, please contact Dr Angie Nilsson on or proceed with online application.

Join our team and you'll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth - access to professional and personal development
• Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Applications Close

26 October 2026

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

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NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

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).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

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