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Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental

Dental Therapist Positions Available: Full time

Locations:

Whyalla/ Port Augusta: Full time permanent (part time considered) 

Port Pirie: Full time permanent (part time considered) 

Wallaroo: Full time permanent (part time considered) 

Mt Gambier/Millicent/ Naracoorte: 2 x Full time permanent (part time considered) 

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

SA Dental is seeking skilled professionals to join our regional clinics, where expertise will make a genuine difference to the oral health of close-knit communities. With high demand and a shortage of practitioners in rural areas, these roles are both valued and impactful.

With supportive mentorship, family-friendly hours, and greater clinical autonomy, SA Dental creates the ideal environment for professional growth. Offering clinical variety, leadership opportunities, and a lifestyle change, these roles present a fulfilling career path in one of Australia’s most picturesque regions.

Relocation assistance may be applicable. 

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 Dental Therapists 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 Dental Therapist for SA Dental click here

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

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.

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Port Augusta: Working in Port Augusta, South Australia offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, historic city at the crossroads of the outback and the coast, with a strong sense of community, diverse healthcare opportunities, and access to stunning natural landscapes for an exceptional work-life balance.

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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.

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Mount Gambier/Millicent/ Naracoorte: Working in Mount Gambier offers the chance to enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a picturesque regional city, with a strong sense of community, a range of healthcare opportunities, and a unique environment surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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•  Overseas criminal history checks conducted by"Fit2Work" on behalf of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are accepted by SA Health for overseas applicants in the first instance. A subsequent Australian National Police Clearance (NPC) is required within a reasonable period, but no more than three months of residence in Australia.
• South Australian 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

Application Enquiries to

Cathy Milowski

• Telephone: + 61 7117 0118
• Email:  Cathy.Milowski@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 PM  5/12/25

Attachments

 AHP1 DT - RD.pdf

 AHP2 DT - RD.pdf

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