Head of Department, Critical and Integrated Care Dentistry Department (Dental Officer Level 4)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)Position Classification: Dental Officer Level 4Remuneration: $187,013 - $192,293 per annum + annual leave loading + SuperannuationLocation: Sydney Dental HospitalRequisition ID: REQ593138Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!About The RoleSydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.

The management, leadership and development of the Department of Critical and Integrated Care Dentistry (CICD) for Sydney Local Health District Oral Health. CICD encompasses special needs, geriatric and hospital dental service delivery, with both a specialist and generalist scope of dental practise for patients with complex social, medical and structural needs.

This role will lead the delivery of high quality dental services to the medically complex dental patients of SDH-OHS and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and may also involve service delivery at other SLHD clinical facilitiesFor more information, please view the Position DescriptionIdeal CandidateFull registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a dentist. Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams using analytical thinking and problem solving to overcome challenges. Demonstrated output of teaching, education, research and continuous quality improvement activity.

Benefits and Perks!Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationAccess to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their familiesBecause we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.

If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https: //www. steppingup. health. nsw. gov. au/Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedInFor enquiries, please contact Professor Alexander Holden via email at alexander. holden@health. nsw. gov.

auJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close: 3 August 2025For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’