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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental 

• Salary: DO3 - $176,340.00 - $182,223.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Eyre & Mid North Yorke District, Various Locations SA
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner, Dentist to join SA Dental and play a key role in delivering high-quality dental care across South Australia. In this senior clinical position, you will provide expert treatment to eligible clients presenting with complex oral health issues, contributing to improved dental outcomes within the community. You will also play an instrumental part in implementing statewide clinical programs and ensuring the achievement of key performance targets in your local district.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced practitioners, particularly in the management of complex cases. You will also contribute to the development of clinical policy and practice guidelines by advising SA Dental leadership, including the Chief Dental Officer. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape dental care delivery across the state while developing the next generation of dental professionals.

About You

You are a qualified and registered dental professional with proven experience delivering complex dental care. You bring leadership, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to improving service delivery and patient outcomes in a public health setting.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia and holder of a current Radiation Licence with the EPA (SA).

• Experienced in delivering complex general and emergency dental care, with sound clinical judgement and the ability to lead and support others.

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills, with experience mentoring staff, students, and clinical teams.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, apply evidence-based practices, and contribute to continuous service improvement in oral health.

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: 905397

Enquiries to:

Erin Sanders

Telephone: 71174469

Email: Erin.Sanders@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th June 2025

Attachments

 905397 DO3 Senior Practitioner - Role Description.pdf

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