Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental

Dentist Positions Available: Full time, Part time, Permanent and Temporary

Locations:

Parks: Part time temporary (Mon, Wednesday and Thursday) till 2/1/26

Marion: Part time permanent (Monday & Wednesday) 

Victor Harbor: Full time permanent (part time considered) 

Whyalla: Full-time ongoing permanent (part time considered)

Port Pirie: 2 x Full-time permanent (part time considered)

Wallaroo: Full-time permanent (part time considered)

Berri: 2 x Full-time permanent (part time considered)

•  Salary:

DO1 - $113,720 - $138,575 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

DO2 - $147,610 - $162,678 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Join the SA Dental Team – A Rewarding Career in Dentistry

Are you a skilled and compassionate dentist looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? SA Dental is actively seeking talented Dentists to join one of our teams.

As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality general and emergency dental care to eligible clients. You will assess and treat a wide range of dental issues, referring patients to specialists when needed. Working in a collaborative environment, you will be supported to develop further in your role. For experienced practitioners you will have the opportunity to guide and mentor fellow dental professionals, and for those interested, there may even be opportunities to supervise undergraduate students.

At SA Dental, your work will go beyond just clinical care – you’ll experience true job satisfaction by making a lasting impact on the oral health of children and adults across South Australia. You will be able to enjoy a supportive environment and a healthy work-life balance.

What we’re looking for:

• Registration or eligibility to register as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in providing general and emergency dental care.
• Strong problem-solving skills to meet the needs of diverse clients, alongside a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Why SA Dental?

• Real job satisfaction, knowing your work is making a significant difference in the community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including our Clinicians Early Development Program (CEDP). Clinicians Early Development Program (CEDP)
• Attractive salary packaging available.
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• For Dentists with experience, the opportunity to develop leadership skills through mentoring and supervision.
• 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.

Apply Now To learn more about how SA Dental supports new clinicians and what it’s like working as a Dentist for SA Dental click here

Join us at SA Dental and help create brighter smiles for the South Australian community!

Victor Harbor: Working in Victor Harbor, South Australia offers the chance to enjoy a fulfilling healthcare career in a stunning coastal town, with a relaxed lifestyle, vibrant community, and breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean, making it the perfect location for both work and leisure.

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Whyalla: Working in Whyalla offers the exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit, thriving community, enjoy affordable living, and be part of a supportive and dynamic healthcare team, all while contributing to the region’s healthcare needs in a place rich with potential and natural beauty.

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Port Pirie: Working in Port Pirie offers the chance to contribute to a thriving regional community with a strong industrial and healthcare presence, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and access to stunning natural landscapes and recreational activities.

To find out more, click here! Eyre Peninsula | Attractions & Places To Go | South Australia

Wallaroo: Working in Wallaroo offers the perfect blend of a rewarding career and a laid-back coastal lifestyle, with stunning beaches, a close-knit community, and unique opportunities to make a real difference in local healthcare while enjoying all the beauty and tranquillity of the Yorke Peninsula.

To find out more, click here!  Yorke Peninsula | Attractions & Places To Go | South Australia

Berri: Working in Berri offers the chance to thrive in a charming regional town surrounded by beautiful river landscapes, with a welcoming community, a relaxed lifestyle, and exciting healthcare opportunities in a growing and supportive environment.

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 Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Dental is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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

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Enquiries to: 

Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0118

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 27 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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