Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 1
Remuneration: $111,459 - $144,182
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ696669
Applications Close: Monday 19th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

New graduates expecting to be registered early January 2027 are welcome to apply!

This position is part of the Rural Graduate Dental Partnership. In this partnership you will have access to clinical support and educational opportunities across Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast, Northern NSW and Western NSW Local Health Districts. Be part of a true rural community of dental professionals.

Working with MNCLHD gives you access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity or parental leave, salary packaging and access to fitness passport. These range of options can be discussed in more detail.

What you'll be doing
To provide high quality, safe comprehensive oral health care to eligible patients within the Mid North Coast Local Health District in accordance with NSW Health Policy.

About You
You are a qualified and committed dental professional with tertiary qualifications in Dentistry recognised by the Dental Board of Australia and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. You bring strong clinical expertise in general dentistry, supported by sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities that enable you to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical presentations.

You are an effective communicator with well-developed verbal, written, and computer skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders while contributing positively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.



Your thorough understanding of current dental infection prevention and control standards, policies, and procedures ensures the delivery of high-quality care in accordance with best practice guidelines.

Highly organised and adaptable, you excel at managing competing priorities, coordinating patient care, and maintaining efficiency in busy clinical environments. Your strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills enable you to respond professionally to challenges while maintaining a focus on achieving positive outcomes for patients and the service.

You are committed to lifelong learning and continuous career development, actively seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to clinical research activities where required. With an unrestricted Australian driver's licence and a willingness to travel and work across various locations within the network, you are dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality oral health services to the communities you serve.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.





We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All recent employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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 Tammy Schein on ••••@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up

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