Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Dental Officer, Level 1-3
Salary: $133,004 to $208,458 per annum + 12% superannuation
Employment type: Full-time
Region: North West, North, South
Job description: We are seeking new Graduate Dentists to join our vibrant team and help enhance the health of our community.
Living and Working in Tasmania as a Graduate Dental Officer (Video)
Graduate Dental Officer – Fixed-term, Full-time
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is keen to welcome you to our team. We are a close-knit group of oral health professionals, a mixture of locals and recent Tasmanian adventurers. We work across major centres and community dental clinics, providing contemporary, evidence-informed practice.
We are dedicated to the development of our people and will work to help you achieve your goals. As a new graduate, you will have the time to hone your clinical skills, reflect, learn, and grow with support from our experienced team of clinicians, dental assistants, customer service officers and managers. Our structured program includes mentorship, hands-on workshops, virtual learning sessions and case discussions.
When you apply, we will ask you to preference a region. Discover more about our regions here:
North West | North | South
To learn more about living and working in Tasmania, visit Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian
The Role
Graduate Dental Officer Positions are designed for individuals who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or equivalent within the past year.
The role focuses on improving the health of Tasmanians by:
Providing a high standard of oral health care to eligible adult and child patients
Working as part of an integrated clinical team, alongside Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Prosthetists




Supporting individuals and communities to increase control over their oral health.
Details of appointment
Fixed-term, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing February **** for a period of 24 months.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$133,004 to $208,458 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Dental Officers Agreement ****
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Professional Development Allowance: $7,459 per annum (pro rata) to be paid in fortnightly instalments in accordance with an employee's anniversary date
Clinical mentorship from experienced Dentists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists
Modified appointment lengths to support transition to practice
Ability for Graduates to define their goals and work with Clinical Educators to develop their skills
Structured education program with over 30 hours of free CPD including hands-on workshops across the year and in different locations across the State




Benefits available to eligible candidates
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
Working with Children Registration
For more information
Name: Dr Clara Jo
Position: Senior Clinician - Clinical Education
Phone number: **************
Email address:
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📌 Dental Officer (600542) (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
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