?We’re looking for a dedicated Dental Officer to join our growing team.

Employment Type: Temporary Full and Part Time or Casual opportunities available

Position Classification: Dental Off Level 1/2

Remuneration: $56.21 - $80.97 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + $20,000 Dental Rural Incentive Scheme

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ688012

Location: Negotiable

Applications Close: Monday, 21st September 2026

Why Join Us

✅Benefits: Closer connections with your community and a real sense of purpose in the service you provide. Provide a full range of general dentistry services to our diverse patient base.

✅Supportive Environment: Be part of a team of over 200 dedicated professionals committed to excellence in patient care.

✅Community Impact: Contribute through rural outreach services and aged care collaborations.

✅Lifestyle: Casual/Temporary contract provides you with a healthy work-life balance and the opportunity to make the most of the gorgeous Hunter coastline and all it has to offer.

✅Compensation: Generous benefits including up to $20,000 annual dentist rural incentive (for eligible applicants) and 12% superannuation contributions.

About You

✨ You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to work independently.

✨ Tertiary qualifications in Dentistry recognised by the Dental Board of Australia and registration with AHPRA

✨ You will be dedicated and passionate about making a meaningful impact in dental care.

Who You'll Work With

You can work in a variety of settings with other practitioners and dental assistants. We are a progressive organisation with a team of over 200 people. We are supported by a group of visiting specialists and offer opportunities to be involved in in-house CPD activities and workshops.

You will be supported by a large organisation with a strong values-based culture and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Our aims are to provide quality dentistry, deliver positive patient experiences, and nurture a harmonious working environment.

Additional Information

?Flexible start date available.





?Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating?

The Welcome

Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.

- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a Recent Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How To Apply

- Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.




- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting with other practitioners and health professionals.
- Demonstrate the skills of communication with patients. Show understanding and empathy for delivering patient care.
- For Level 2 Applicants: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience post registration in Australia or equivalent.

Adequate experience as a general practitioner dentist to perform the full range of duties and manage dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Nikeeta Naren on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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📌 Dentist (Dental Officer Level 1/2) (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales