Senior Dental Officer - Clinical Lead

Why This Role Matters

Senior Dental Officers play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality dental healthcare services, supervising clinical teams, and ensuring best practices in patient treatment. As a Clinical Lead, the position supports public health dentistry by improving access to dental services while maintaining strong clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Job Description

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Senior Dental Officer – Clinical Lead to join its professional dental team in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia within the Clarence Network. This leadership role involves overseeing dental services, providing advanced clinical care, and supporting a collaborative healthcare environment focused on delivering quality dental services to the community.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Senior Dental Officer – Clinical Lead
• Organization: Northern NSW Local Health District
• Location: Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (Part-time applications considered)
• Classification: Dental Officer Level 4
• Weekly Hours: 38 hours
• Requisition ID: REQ646867

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical dental services and patient care
• Lead and support the dental team within the Clarence Network
• Oversee diagnosis, treatment planning, and complex dental procedures
• Maintain clinical governance and compliance with healthcare regulations
• Support training, mentorship, and development of dental staff
• Ensure high standards of patient safety, documentation, and infection control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across the district

Required Qualification

• Degree in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent)
• Registration with the relevant Australian dental regulatory authority

Important Requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in Australia (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work rights)
• Compliance with NSW Health Occupational Assessment and vaccination policies
• Leadership and clinical management experience in dental healthcare
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Employment Options

• Permanent Full-Time position (38 hours per week)
• Part-Time applications may be considered

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary package
• Rural Incentive Scheme allowance up to $20,000 per year
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options to increase take-home pay
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team environment
• Relocation support through the Welcome Experience program

Experience and Skills

• Advanced clinical dentistry and patient treatment planning
• Leadership and supervision of dental teams
• Public health dentistry and community healthcare services
• Clinical governance and quality assurance
• Patient care management and multidisciplinary collaboration

Salary Insights

• Annual salary: $194,494 – $199,985 (pro rata if applicable)
• Additional Rural Incentive Allowance: up to $20,000 per year
• Salary packaging options available through NSW Health

Company Overview

Northern NSW Local Health District provides healthcare services across the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, including the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. The organization operates hospitals, community health services, and multipurpose health facilities, focusing on delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare to local communities.

FAQs

1. What is the closing date for applications?
   Applications close on 8 April 2026.

2. Is relocation support available?
   Yes, relocation assistance may be available through the Welcome Experience program.

3. What level is this dental officer role?
   This is a Dental Officer Level 4 position.

4. Where is the job located?
   The role is based in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.

Application Tips

• Highlight leadership or supervisory experience in dental practice
• Include experience in public health or community dental services
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and treatment planning experience
• Mention registration with the appropriate dental authority
• Emphasize teamwork and healthcare collaboration experience