Westmead Centre for Oral Health – Westmead Hospital
Permanent 0.45FTE Dental Specialist,
Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=34324bf9-5645-458e-9409-cc10b4ac0d03
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 AUGUST 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified dental practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
The Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics provides state of the art clinical care to patients of WSLHD as being a tertiary referral centre for the state of NSW.
Successful applicants will be an essential member of our team providing clinical leadership and promoting patient safety and quality in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
The position provides contemporary comprehensive specialist orthodontic dental services throughout the hospital for optimal patient outcomes. This will involve the delivery of care by way of outpatient clinics that best meets clinical needs and requirements of the department. This role may include graduate and postgraduate teaching if time permits, research and supervision particularly to junior registrars and dental officer staff.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Employees’ Dental Officers (State) Award.
Selection Criteria
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia as a Specialist in Orthodontics as provided for the in-Health Employees’ Dental Officers (State) Award.
- Sound clinical knowledge in Orthodontics demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an workplace appropriate to the requirements of the position.
- Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including:
o High level interpersonal and communication skills.
o Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
o Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision
- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research within the Department.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Home | Office of the Children's Guardian The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=34324bf9-5645-458e-9409-cc10b4ac0d03
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 AUGUST 2026
CONTACT
Dr Simrit Malhi
Phone: (02) 8890 7815
Email:
[email protected]
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail:
[email protected]
📌 Permanent 0.45FTE Dental Specialist - Paediatric Dentistry / Orthodontics - Westmead Centre for Oral Health - WSLHD | APPLY VIA E-CREDENTIAL (Australia)
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