DO4 - Staff Specialist Orthodontist

1 day ago


Adelaide Lead, Victoria, Australia Women's and Children's Health Network Full time $201,000 per year
  • Women's and Children's Health Network, Surgical Services, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
  • Salary – DO4, $201, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Part Time (0.6 FTE), Ongoing Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

  • Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
  • Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
  • Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
  • Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About The Role
Provide high-quality paediatric orthodontic care to eligible patients at the Women's and Children's Hospital. Lead and coordinate orthodontic services within the Paediatric Dental Department, supporting clinical excellence, education, and research while reporting to the Dental Unit Head.

Key duties of the role

  • Deliver safe, effective and efficient orthodontic services to paediatric and adolescent patients
  • Maintain detailed clinical documentation and uphold quality and safety standards across the service
  • Supervise, mentor and support junior dental staff, registrars and fellows in their clinical development
  • Lead and participate in departmental research, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Promote patient-centred care, ensuring families are informed, supported and engaged in treatment decisions

Skills And Experience

  • Registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia
  • Extensive clinical experience across all aspects of orthodontics
  • Proven ability to manage patients with craniofacial malformations and complex medical needs
  • Strong communication and leadership skills within a multidisciplinary clinical environment
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and contributing to research activities

Enquiries can be directed to
Paula Bertram – Manager, Administrative Services, or

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Requirements
To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

  • DO4 - Staff Specialist Orthodontist - Role Description
  • Immunisation Requirements Checklist
  • Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025 – 11:55pm



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