Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental 

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: DO3- $176,340 - $182,223 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Elizabeth SA, 5112
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Are you a passionate Dental Therapist looking to make a greater impact in public oral health? SA Dental is seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to join our team in a senior capacity. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality dental services to eligible clients, including those with complex dental and oral health needs. You’ll play a key role in improving community outcomes while contributing to a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

As a Senior Practitioner, Dental Therapist, you will also provide clinical leadership, mentor less experienced staff, and support the implementation of key statewide programs and clinical directions. You’ll contribute to service planning, performance monitoring, and the development of clinical policies and guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver hands-on care while influencing the future of dental services across South Australia.

Classification is determined based on your qualifications, skills, and experience.

About You

You are a confident and collaborative dental professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and guiding others in a clinical setting. Your strengths lie in clinical leadership, communication, and applying sound judgement in complex situations.

• Proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to staff, clients, and students

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills, with demonstrated experience in delivering complex general and emergency dental care

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence clinical practice and discuss performance improvements

• Advanced knowledge of oral health service provision and a strong understanding of public health principles and evidence-based practice

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 905062

Enquiries to:

Rachael Keane

Telephone: 74854209

Email: rachael.keane@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 9^th June 2025

Attachments

 905062 AHP3 Senior Practitioner DT RD.pdf

 905062 DO3 Senior Practitioner RD.pdf

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