Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week from February 2027 up to February 2028

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1

Remuneration: $2,136.10 - $2,763.24 per week + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Dental Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ693512

Are you a soon-to-be graduate dentist looking to gain hands-on experience and grow your confidence in a range of specialties? Join the New Graduate Rotation Program at Sydney Dental Hospital.

About the Role

Sydney Dental Hospital and Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) in collaboration with Southern New South Wales Local Health District (SNSWLHD) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), are seeking passionate and dedicated new graduate dentists. If you are on track to graduate at the end of this year and possess full, unlimited registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), we invite you to be part of our prestigious Collaborative New Graduate Program.

This unique program is designed to provide you with a supportive environment where you can consolidate your skills and excel in your dental career. As a new graduate dental officer, you will receive exceptional support and mentoring from our senior clinicians, enabling you to deliver high-quality dental services and provide holistic patient and family-centred care to the eligible population of SLHD, SNSWLHD and MLHD.\

Our program goes beyond the ordinary by offering continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of your field. Through rotations in general dentistry at our Community Oral Health Clinic (COHC), specialised areas such as Paediatrics, Oral Surgery, and Special Care Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital, as well as a 6 month rural rotation in SNSWLHD or MLHD COHCs, you will gain invaluable experience and mentorship from experts in various dental disciplines. What’s more, you will be provided accommodation during your rural rotation.

Throughout the 24-month program, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the communities we serve. By the end of the program, you will witness a remarkable transformation in your confidence and competencies, emerging as a capable and accomplished recent graduate ready to make a difference.

To embark on this exciting journey and take your dental career to new heights.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/OralHealth/DentalOfficerProgram.html

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Final year dentistry student anticipating graduation at the end of this year with a qualification eligible for full, unlimited registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Depending on performance and fulfilling the competency requirements to an expected standard for year one as per the program, there will be an opportunity to continue for a second year of rotations.
• Ability and willingness to provide dental services at different locations within Sydney Dental Hospital and across the Sydney Local Health District.
• Ability and willingness to travel and stay in a rural area within Southern NSW or Murrumbidgee LHD. Accommodation would be provided.
• Currently holds a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

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).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

For enquiries, please contact Trupta Desai via email at [email protected]

Don't miss this chance to launch your dental career with excellence – apply now to be part of our Collaborative New Graduate Program.

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week and Permanent Part Time; 24 hours per week

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1/2

Remuneration: $56.21 - $80.97 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Dental Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ699726

Sydney Dental Hospital & Oral Health Services (SDH & OHS) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Dental Officer Level 1 or 2 to join our highly regarded team in a Permanent Full Time or Part Time basis.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient and family-centred oral healthcare across Community Oral Health Clinics and Sydney Dental Hospital, delivering comprehensive and holistic dental services to a diverse patient population.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote oral health, provide evidence-based clinical care, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and accessible public oral health services.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of the community.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of one year of clinical experience and full, unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Experience in the public oral health sector would be highly regarded.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• At least one year of clinical experience as a practising dentist.
• Full, unrestricted registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and improving oral health outcomes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills.

Apply now and become part of the Sydney Dental Hospital & Oral Health Services team.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading (for Permanent and Temporary roles)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

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).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit‘Working with Us’

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

For enquiries, please contact Trupta Desa via email at [email protected]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $152,367.00 - $160,548.00 Per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699494

Location:Oral Health-Special Needs Dental Clinic

Applications close: Monday 19 October 2026

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

To deliver high quality oral health clinical services, including oral health education, to eligible clients in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Clinicians at this level are competent and independent, have at least 2 years clinical experience and work under minimal professional supervision, exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in the practice of dentistry and a demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy. This applies to Dental Officers progressing from Level 1 to Level 2.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventive / population health approach to patient care.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities and participate in clinical research activities as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Maggie Ibrahim on [email protected]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategyfor more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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• Support dental students and clinicians in a leading NSW Health service
• Use your radiography expertise to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Join a collaborative team focused on learning, development and oral health

Support clinical excellence through expert dental assistance, radiography oversight and patient-centred care at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 2
Remuneration: $39.22 - $42.99 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Located at Westmead Hospital, you'll join the University General Practice Department within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You'll work alongside dental and oral health professionals in a dynamic teaching environment, supporting students, clinicians and patients while contributing to high standards of clinical care.

• Be part of a progressive NSW Health oral health service in a major teaching hospital environment.
• Work closely with dental and oral health therapy students, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a culture that values patient safety, professional development, education and teamwork.
• Work across WSLHD oral health clinics and, as rostered, hospital, residential, domiciliary and school locations.
• Help deliver oral health promotion, preventative care and quality patient experiences.

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Assistant Grade 2, you'll provide expert clinical and radiography support to clinicians and students, helping deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care.

• Provide high-quality chairside dental assistance, preparing equipment, instruments and materials, supporting procedures, maintaining moisture control and promoting patient comfort.
• Provide expert oversight of intra-oral radiography undertaken by student clinicians, including radiograph processing and radiation safety.
• Deliver high standards of infection prevention and control, including PPE, instrument reprocessing, sterilisation and clinical waste management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and quality data using NSW Health and Oral Health digital systems, while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Support a positive learning environment through student supervision, staff orientation, training, meetings and oral health promotion activities.

Make a difference with NSW Health
Bring your dental assisting expertise to a role where your skills directly support patients, clinicians and the next generation of oral health professionals. Join NSW Health and be part of a team committed to delivering safe, equitable and high-quality care while supporting your professional growth and development.

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 Criteria:

• License: Radiography license with the NSW Environment Protection Authority

• Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

Selection Criteria:

1. Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant and with Dental Radiography.
2. Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialised care.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
6. The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.
7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem- solving skills.
8. Recent and proficient experience in using dental imaging software such as Dimaxis/Romexis.

Note: Applicants must hold a current dental radiography licence to be eligible at the time of application.

Requisition ID: REQ685440
Applications Close: 20 October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Raul Taliana on 02 8890 7422.
  
  

🦷 Make a difference delivering oral health care across Western Sydney

🚐 Take your dental assisting skills into schools and community settings

🤝 Join a supportive team focused on quality, accessible patient care

Support quality dental care wherever it’s needed. Join our Mobile Dental Program and assist clinicians across Western Sydney in delivering patient-focused oral health services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic, you’ll be part of the Western Sydney Local Health District Oral Health team, supporting the delivery of high-quality dental services across a diverse range of community settings.

Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly supported its local community for more than 50 years, providing comprehensive healthcare services that continue to evolve with the needs of the community.

• Work from the Mount Druitt Dental Clinic while supporting mobile and outreach services across Western Sydney.

• Visit schools, hospitals, residential homes and other community locations as part of the Mobile Dental Program.

• Work alongside experienced oral health professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Gain varied experience across paediatric, adult and older patient populations.

• Enjoy convenient access to Mt Druitt train station and Westfield shopping centre, with onsite and street parking options.

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting clinicians to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care in both mobile and fixed clinic environments.

• Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials, assist chairside and support patient comfort throughout procedures.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including PPE, waste disposal, instrument reprocessing and sterilisation.

• Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health and Oral Health systems.

• Travel between Western Sydney locations, assisting with the safe transport, assembly and pack-down of portable dental equipment.

• Contribute to team meetings, training, oral health promotion and preventative programs, while supporting trainees and new team members.

Join Us!

Join NSW Health and build a rewarding career where your work contributes to healthier communities across Western Sydney. Bring your skills, compassion and commitment to patient care and be part of a team making a difference every day.

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:

Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

Selection Criteria:

1. Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties

2. Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general or specialised care.

3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.

4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

6. The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.

7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

8. Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to take shared responsibility for safe driving of various fleet vehicles between locations in Western Sydney and back to the base location.

Requisition ID: REQ686754
Applications Close: 22nd September 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Katie Metcalfe on 02 9881 1716 or [email protected]

🦷 Make a difference delivering oral health care across Western Sydney

🚐 Take your dental assisting skills into schools and community settings

🤝 Join a supportive team focused on quality, accessible patient care

Support quality dental care wherever it’s needed. Join our Mobile Dental Program and assist clinicians across Western Sydney in delivering patient-focused oral health services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic, you’ll be part of the Western Sydney Local Health District Oral Health team, supporting the delivery of high-quality dental services across a diverse range of community settings.

Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly supported its local community for more than 50 years, providing comprehensive healthcare services that continue to evolve with the needs of the community.

• Work from the Mount Druitt Dental Clinic while supporting mobile and outreach services across Western Sydney.

• Visit schools, hospitals, residential homes and other community locations as part of the Mobile Dental Program.

• Work alongside experienced oral health professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Gain varied experience across paediatric, adult and older patient populations.

• Enjoy convenient access to Mt Druitt train station and Westfield shopping centre, with onsite and street parking options.

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting clinicians to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care in both mobile and fixed clinic environments.

• Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials, assist chairside and support patient comfort throughout procedures.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including PPE, waste disposal, instrument reprocessing and sterilisation.

• Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health and Oral Health systems.

• Travel between Western Sydney locations, assisting with the safe transport, assembly and pack-down of portable dental equipment.

• Contribute to team meetings, training, oral health promotion and preventative programs, while supporting trainees and new team members.

Join Us!

Join NSW Health and build a rewarding career where your work contributes to healthier communities across Western Sydney. Bring your skills, compassion and commitment to patient care and be part of a team making a difference every day.

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:

Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

Selection Criteria:

1. Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties

2. Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general or specialised care.

3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.

4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

6. The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.

7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

8. Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to take shared responsibility for safe driving of various fleet vehicles between locations in Western Sydney and back to the base location.

Requisition ID: REQ686754
Applications Close: 22nd September 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Katie Metcalfe on 02 9881 1716 or [email protected]