How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a minimum of 2 years clinical experience post Board registration.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide competent general practitioner dentistry for patients of all age groups including dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty and able to exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters.
3. Proficiency in minor oral surgery, denture prosthetics, endodontics and management of medically compromised patients.
4. Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills. Experience in management of patient with chronic medical conditions and needs. Commitment to the principles of public sector dentistry and sound evidence-based dental practice.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
6. Ability to work as a contributing member of a clinical team.
7. An understanding of current concepts in clinical practice and demonstrated understanding of infection control principles.
8. Demonstrated experience providing a customer focused service to ensure excellence in patient care.
9. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with adisability and people from theLGBTQI+community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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