Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Prosthetist Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $99,453.00 - $101,010.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Application Close: 13/10/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About NBMLHD and the Role
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a recognised leader in healthcare, providing a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. Our District's Oral Health (Dental) services are delivered at locations including Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic, Hawkesbury Dental Clinic, and Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic. The team offers public dental services including diagnosis, restorative and preventative treatments, pain relief and dentures.
We are seeking a skilled Senior Dental Prosthetist to join our team at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a high standard of general oral health and denture care to eligible patients across NBMLHD, oversee the provision of denture services, and support the work of dental technicians to ensure excellence in clinical outcomes and patient care. You will manage the delivery of removable oral prosthetic care, including complex prosthetic cases, and integrate digital dentistry techniques. You will supervise and guide dental technicians and prosthetists, ensuring quality and consistency in service delivery. A strong commitment to infection control and compliance with NBMLHD Oral Health Infection Prevention Policy is essential. You will also conduct thorough oral examinations, including assessment of soft and hard tissues, for each patient under your care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to contribute to a high performing team and make a meaningful impact on the oral health of the community. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead with expertise and compassion, apply now and help shape the future of oral health in NBMLHD.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please refer to the Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please refer to the applying information.
What you will bring to the role
Have current registration with the Dental Board and AHPRA as a dental Prosthetist.
Demonstrated high level of competency in the skills of the Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetist training.
Demonstrated experience in managing patients with complex prosthodontic needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of digital dentistry workflow including CAD/CAM for the manufacturing of removable dental prosthesis and dentures.
Demonstrated experience in the management of dental lab technical issues and supervising/mentoring dental technicians.
Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated effective communication skills with peers, managers, and the ability to work in a team setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and procedures.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
Position Description: NBMLHD Position Description
Applying for this position: NBMLHD Career Portal
For role related queries or questions contact Erin Smith on email:
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