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Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental

• Positions Available:

Multiple temporary positions.

Modbury Dental Clinic, 5 days/ week from 21/7/25-1/1/27

Modbury Dental Clinic, 3 days/ week (Tues, Wed & Thurs) from 7/7/25-25/6/27

 Modbury and Magill Dental clinics 4 days/ week (Mon- Thurs) 7/7/25 - 25/6/27

 Modbury Dental Clinic, 2 days/ week (Tues & Fri) up to 8/3/26

 Modbury Dental Clinic, 5 days/ week up to 1/12/25.

•  Salary:

AHP1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

AHP2 - $88,255 - $ 102,240 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Join the SA Dental Team – A Rewarding Career in Dentistry

Are you a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? SA Dental is actively seeking talented Dental Therapist’s to join our North East District team.

As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality general and emergency dental care to children. You will assess and treat a wide range of dental issues, referring patients to other dental professionals for care outside of your defined scope of practice. 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.

You’ll experience true job satisfaction by making a lasting impact on the oral health of children and for practitioners with adult scope, you may also have the opportunity to provide dental care for adults. You will be able to enjoy a supportive environment and a healthy work-life balance.

Key Requirements:

• Registration or eligibility to register as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist with the Dental Board of Australia.
• High level of clinical competence in general and emergency dental care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Dental Board of Australia policies, codes, and standards.

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 
• 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 Dental Therapist for SA Dental, click here

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

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.

Job ref: 898007

Enquiries to:

Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0118

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 18th April 2025

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

 AHP1 DT - Jan 2025 (1).pdf

 AHP2 DT - Jan 2025.pdf

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