Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental
Dentist Positions Available: Full time, Part time, Permanent and Temporary
Locations:
Adelaide Dental Hospital (General Practice Unit): Part time temporary position, 2 days (Wed & Thurs) till 12/2/27
Salisbury: Multiple part time permanent. 4 days (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri), 3 days (Wed, Thurs & Fri) and 2 days (Wed & Thurs)
Modbury: Part time temporary. 3 days (Mon, Tues & Thurs) till 16/2/27
Parks/ Marleston: Full time permanent (part time considered)
Victor Harbor: 2 x Full-time permanent (part time considered)
Murray Bridge: Part time permanent. 2 days (Thurs & Fri)
Whyalla: Full-time permanent (part time considered)
Port Augusta: Full-time permanent (part time considered)
Port Pirie: 2 x Full-time permanent (part time considered)
Wallaroo: 2x Full-time permanent (part time considered)
Port Lincoln: Full time permanent (part time considered)
Berri: 2 x Full-time permanent (part time considered)
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!
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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Port Lincoln: Working in Port Lincoln, South Australia offers the opportunity to live in a vibrant coastal town known for its stunning natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, and strong sense of community, while also providing access to a thriving local economy and diverse career opportunities.
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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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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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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.
- Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- 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 note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 912429
Enquiries to:
Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team
Phone: 7117 0118
E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 13 February 2026
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
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