Dentist / Senior Dentist

Dentist - Remuneration Package Range $142,770 - $156,273

(including salary $121,284 - $132,895)

Senior Dentist – Remuneration Package Range $172,649 – $197,114

(including salary $146,976 - $168,014)

Oral Health Services

Alice Springs

Two vacancies are available, one ongoing and one fixed to 30/06/2026. Selection will be made at the DEN or SD level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful applicant.

Combine your skills as a Dental Officer and your knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and help improve oral health outcomes for Territorians.

Oral Health Service in Central Australia (OHSCA) provides a range of oral health services, community education programs and targeted services to clients with chronic diseases and special needs. OHSCA is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and collaborates with the Menzies School of Health Research and the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health in multi-centre research programs.

As a Dental Officer (D1-3) you provide high-quality oral health clinical services to eligible client groups both adults and children in urban, rural and remote areas. This involves undertaking a primary health care approach to oral health care, including engagement of clients in treatment planning and the promotion of effective self-care

As a Senior Dental Officers (SD1-3) you will actively contribute as a member of the oral health team including carrying out general anaesthetic services, fostering a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and contributing to Oral Health Service through the supervision and development of students.

Clinicians are also required to continuously develop and maintain a high level of clinical knowledge, skills and competence in acute and primary oral health care. As well as actively participate in professional development activities, Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI) programs, following Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces

To be successful, you require a degree in Dentistry registrable with the Dental Board of Australia in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and professional oral health knowledge and experience, in client engagement and treatment planning.

We understand the challenges in the Territory's health and community care are unlike anywhere else, but so are the opportunities. In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work agreements, real career development opportunities and supported study leave.

In addition, Retention and Remote Services allowance are outlined on page 84 of the 2022-2026 Dental Officer's Enterprise Agreement.

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Consider the Territory.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to Central Australia.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year

Explore working in the Northern Territory Government

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg

Explore living in Alice Springs

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf

Explore working for NT Health

• https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/explore-health-sectors/dental-and-oral-health
• https://www.facebook.com/NTGovHealth/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-health/
• https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1200390/102179-Allied-Health-Incentives.pdf

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Dr Haresh Menon on 08 8951 6713 or haresh.menon@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 3560

Closing date: 10/09/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search