Vacancies

• Work in a purpose-built dental education facility in the heart of regional NSW
• Access opportunities to provide clinical services through the Charles Sturt Oral Health and Dental Clinics.
• Generous assistance provided to assist with relocating to picturesque Orange or surrounds

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level C / D - AUD $139,182 to  AUD $184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Orange, New South Wales

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the Centre of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of dental education and research in a dynamic, supportive, and community-focused environment. 

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) program, with a focus on advanced restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and biomaterial science. You will lead the integration of pre-clinical and clinical teaching, supervise clinical practice, and contribute to curriculum innovation.

You will also provide academic and research leadership, mentor colleagues, and maintain a strong international research profile aligned with the strategic goals of the University and the centre.

Generous assistance, including financial, is available to help you relocate to take up this leadership opportunity.

About you 

• A doctoral qualification in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate dental education.
• A significant international research profile with a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic and clinical settings.
• Full registration or eligibility for registration as Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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 Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences 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.

Further information 

Additional information is available in the position description

• Level C - Senior Lecturer in Advanced Restorative Dentistry - Position Description
• Level D - Associate Professor in Advanced Restorative Dentistry - Position Description

or by contacting:

Professor Andrew Flatau | Dean of Dentistry and Oral Health | DeanofDentistry@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6365 7251

Closing Date: 11pm, 22 July 2025