Dental Resident

Dental Resident Apply now Reference no: 499145 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Bathurst, Orange Categories: Dentistry Join a supportive, highly functional and intellectually stimulating team environment, and receive mentorship from experienced dentists and academics Exciting opportunity to continue professional development through further study and research opportunities Advance your career in a collaborative and patient-centred clinic, and develop a passion for teaching future dental professionals The role Fixed Term (12 months), Full time $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation) Orange As a Dental Resident, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative environment of experienced dentists and academic staff who will provide mentorship and assist with developing your skills and competencies in clinical dentistry. During academic sessions, residents will work in the Charles Sturt Dental and Oral Health clinics two to three days per week, providing routine dental work including independent examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment for patients. One to two days per week residents will supervise dental and/or oral health therapy students in their teaching and learning environments depending on the Clinic's requirements. During academic session breaks, residents will be required to see patients five days per week. Residents will also have the opportunity of further study, including enrolment in a Bachelor of Science (Hons) or a Higher Degree by Research with one day a week assigned for this. About you A Bachelor of Dental Science or similar, AND full dental registration or eligibility to obtain registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Demonstrated understanding and commitment to providing contemporary evidence-based patient care and ability to exercise clinical reasoning, independent judgement and problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals and work collaboratively as part of a team. Commitment to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise dental and/or oral health therapy students in their teaching and learning environments. About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Dental and Oral Health Clinic here . Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits . Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us . This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Disclosure Requirement Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes. Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: Dr Somit Prasad | Acting Clinical Director / Senior Dentist | ClinicalDirectorDOHC@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 5 October 2026 Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time Apply now Refer a friend Back to search results

• Fixed Term (12 months), Full time
• $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• As a Dental Resident, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative environment of experienced dentists and academic staff who will provide mentorship and assist with developing your skills and competencies in clinical dentistry.
• During academic sessions, residents will work in the Charles Sturt Dental and Oral Health clinics two to three days per week, providing routine dental work including independent examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment for patients.
• One to two days per week residents will supervise dental and/or oral health therapy students in their teaching and learning environments depending on the Clinic's requirements.
• During academic session breaks, residents will be required to see patients five days per week.
• Residents will also have the opportunity of further study, including enrolment in a Bachelor of Science (Hons) or a Higher Degree by Research with one day a week assigned for this.

• Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes
• A Bachelor of Dental Science or similar, AND full dental registration or eligibility to obtain registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to providing contemporary evidence-based patient care and ability to exercise clinical reasoning, independent judgement and problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise dental and/or oral health therapy students in their teaching and learning environments.