Central Adelaide Local Health Network | Dentist Recruitment Drive - SA Dental

Dentist Positions Available: Full time and Part time, Permanent. Metropolitan and Regional locations

DO1 - $117,985 - $143,772 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

DO2 - $153,145- $168,778 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. We have multiple positions available in both metropolitan and regional locations, both full time and part time permanent.

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

To find out more about our regional clinics 

Eyre Peninsula

Yorke Mid- North

South East

Riverland

Murraylands Fleurieu

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Job ref: 932883

Application Enquiries to

SA Dental Recruitment Manager

• Telephone: (08) 7117 0118
• Email:   HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 PM  Thursday 31 December 2026

Attachments

 932883 RD DO1.pdf

 932883 RD DO2.pdf

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