Dental Officer - Level 1-2 & 3
About The Role
Become part of a dynamic dental team based within the Wagga Wagga Dental Cluster of The Oral Health Clinical Network MLHD.
The clinical network provides dental services to eligible people across multiple sites in community based dental clinics. Our clinical team includes Dental assistants, Dental therapists, Oral health therapists, Dentists, Oral Surgeons, and Paediatric specialist dentists.
You will work within a modern clinical environment that provides access to both general and specialist services including dental services delivered under general anaesthetic and complex restorative care. The clinic also hosts dental students for clinical placements and registrars in dental specialist training.
The successful applicant will have a varied role delivering patient care in both Wagga Wagga & Young.
Roles on Offer – preferences and hours can be discussed further at interview:
Dental Officer – Level 3 – Young Dental Clinic - Temporary Full Time until 13 March 2028 Dental Officer – Level 1-2 – Wagga Wagga Dental Clinic - Temporary Full Time until 24 December 2027
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (or Part Time – Job Share Considered)
Position Classification: Dental Officer - Level 1-2 and Level 3
Remuneration: $107,172.00 - $170,822.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ640178
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Young District Hospital
Step into your Dental career with Murrumbidgee Local Health District
What MLHD Offer
Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance – up to an extra $20,000 per annumMake a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.Flexible Working ArrangementsGenerous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
Holds a dental qualification eligible for registration as a dentist with AHPRA and demonstrates a commitment to developing clinical skills and competencies across basic to moderately complex dental proceduresDemonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to a preventative and population health approach to patient careDemonstrates the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical mattersHolds a current Class C drivers’ licence and is willing to travel across the health district as required
More Information
Download the Position DescriptionDental Officer Level 1-2: Position DescriptionDental Officer Level 3: Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Heidi Fischer – Dental Therapist on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 3 WEEKS
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds