Dental Officer Level 1/2 - Nowra Dental Clinic - [Archived Advertisement]

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1/2
Remuneration: $96,063 - $139,914 per annum  
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ392161
Location: Nowra Dental Clinic
Applications Close: 7 May 2023

Position also receives payment of the DORIS Dental Officers Rural Incentive Scheme allowance (approx $20,000 pa) + Super 

New Graduates are also welcome to apply.

What you'll be doing

Provide evidence based clinical care to patients within your scope of practice and regularly manage patients with more complex treatment needs at Oral Health facilities across the Local Health District.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Please note: 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.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases  before employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/apply-for-position.aspx

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
3. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality and abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct in line with prescribed NSW Health policies and procedures.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
5. Proficiency in the use of computer systems including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.
8. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the Health Service. Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Prem Sharma on Prem.Sharma@health.nsw.gov.au