Who are we?

The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking qualified and registered Dental Officers who are interested in being considered for future roles delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred dental care within a public oral health setting.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide safe, effective general dental care to a diverse patient group
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary dental team
• Deliver care to patients with complex or special needs
• Support the development of students, new graduates and other clinical staff

Why join our employment register?

Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise Gain experience across multiple services and locations Access flexible employment options Contribute to impactful, person‑centred healthcare delivery This register will remain open until 30 June 2028 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other positions being advertised separately if required.

To view current vacancies, visit: https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/department_of_health

Salary: $per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
  
  
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Generic Dental Officer DO1-3 (May 2024) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Contacts

Further information on the area you wish to register an interest in may be obtained by contacting the relevant person listed below:

North:

Kristy Haycroft on (03) 6777 1105 or via email at kristy.haycroft@ths.tas.gov.au  

North West:

Kyra Jackson on (03) 6478 6116 or via email at kyra.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au 

South:

Lisa Tyler via email at lisa.tyler@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

One Health Podcast - Spotify 

One Health Podcast - Apple 

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.