Overview
SNSWLHD - Snr Dental Officer Level 4 - Queanbeyan Clinic - Northern Cluster - Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance. Apply via eCredential.
Location: Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 4. Remuneration: $187,013 - $192,293 plus Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance up to $20,000 per annum. Hours per week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ600147. Applications Close: 28 September 2025.
Employer: Southern NSW Local Health District. Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is for a Senior Dental Officer in charge of oral health services in an SNSWLHD cluster, including coordination and line management of staffing and related clinical services. The dental officer in charge has a clinical workload and responsibility for the leadership, management, education and administration of the cluster dental clinics. The position is accountable for ensuring the implementation and ongoing monitoring of state and local district policies and work practices.
What We Offer
* Flexible work arrangements
* Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
* Corporate Health and Fitness program
* 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
* Annual Leave Loading
Dental Officers Rural Incentive (DORI S)
Dental Officers working in regional areas across NSW may be eligible for a Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme payment of up to $20,000 per annum. The Rural incentive package applies to all full time and part-time dental officers and dental specialists working in an eligible rural and remote area. For more information email Moh-oralhealthstrategy@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria
* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dentist and demonstrated extensive experience in general dental work, including a broad range of advanced and complex procedures and the ability to manage difficult situations.
* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary oral health teams.
* Knowledge of operational service planning principles and the ability to apply them to ensure efficient and effective oral health service provision for eligible patients.
* Proven ability to participate as a member of an oral health management team.
* High level written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; ability to consult with stakeholders and patients and resolve complaints.
* Knowledge of quality improvement in health care, implementing, maintaining and evaluating quality practices and NSQHS accreditation Standards.
* Ability to supervise and manage oral health teams using quality human resource management practices, including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.
* Current driver's licence and willingness to travel long distances and possible overnight stays to fulfil the role.
Other Information
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases (OASV): This is a Category 'A' position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015, including proof of vaccination against influenza for NSW staff who enter Residential Aged Care Facilities or work in NSW Health RACFs.
Australian Work Rights: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, or legally able to live and work in Australia with an appropriate visa. For more information, see www.immi.gov.au.
Equal Opportunity: Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and LGBTQI+ community members.
How to apply: Click the Apply Via Credential link to apply: https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=dafff8b6-6e95-4a5a-9c03-9f953828ed14
For role related queries contact Lara Mayze at Lara.Mayze@health.nsw.gov.au
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