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 Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental

• Salary: DO3 $176,340 - $182,223 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North East Metro/Eyre & Yorke-Mid North
• Full-Time permanent
  
  

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Practitioner Dentist to provide high-quality dental care to eligible clients with complex oral health needs. In this rewarding role, you will deliver advanced clinical services while playing a key part in achieving the clinical objectives and performance targets of Statewide Dental Services (SWDS) within the local district. Your expertise will ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely treatment that makes a real difference in their oral health and overall wellbeing.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership and mentoring to colleagues, supporting the development of skills and confidence in managing more complex cases. You will also contribute to the implementation of SWDS clinical programs and directions, and provide expert advice to the Chief Dental Officer and Statewide Lead Clinicians in shaping policies, procedures, and Clinical Practice Guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership and service development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You
You will be a highly skilled and motivated dental professional who brings advanced clinical expertise, leadership capability and a genuine commitment to improving oral health outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will hold the appropriate registrations and licences, alongside strong experience in delivering complex dental care and providing guidance to colleagues.

Key requirements include:

• Registrable as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia, and holding a current Radiation Licence with the EPA (SA).

• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality, contemporary general and emergency dental care, including complex cases.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide, mentor and influence clinicians while working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Advanced knowledge of oral health service provision and a commitment to evidence-based practice, service improvement and public health principles.

• Regular intrastate travel and remote support to Eyre& York-Mid North District.

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 912797

Enquiries to:

Sheree Cardoza

Position: ASO7 NE District Manager
Phone: 7425 8856
E-mail: sheree.cardoza@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 10th September 2025

Attachments

 912797 DO3 Senior Practitioner RD.pdf

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