SA Dental

Job no: 912431

Work type: Full time

Location: Various

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Dental

Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental

Dental Therapist Positions Available: Full time, Part Time, Permanent and Temporary

Locations:

North West Adelaide District (Marleston & Parks and surrounding clinics): 1 x full time temporary position till 18/12/26

Marion: 1 x part time permanent (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Noarlunga: Full time permanent (part time considered) and part time permanent (Monday and Wednesday)

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

Join the SA Dental Team – A Rewarding Career in Dentistry

Are you a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? SA Dental is actively seeking talented Dental Therapist's 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 children. You will assess and treat a wide range of dental issues, referring patients to other dental professionals for care outside of your defined scope of practice. 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.

You'll experience true job satisfaction by making a lasting impact on the oral health of children and for practitioners with adult scope, you may also have the opportunity to provide dental care for adults. You will be able to enjoy a supportive environment and a healthy work-life balance.

Key Requirements:

• Registration or eligibility to register as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist with the Dental Board of Australia.
• High level of clinical competence in general and emergency dental care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Dental Board of Australia policies, codes, and standards.

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
• 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, 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 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 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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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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Mount Gambier/ 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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Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• 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.

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Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 29 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 15 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time