Dental Therapist (Metropolitan and Country)

SA Dental Dental Therapist

Full time Part time Permanent positions available

Salary

• AHP1 - $73710 - $89981 p.a. (pro rata) Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP2 - $94997 - $110052 p.a. (pro rata) Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Current Vacancies

• Outer Northern Barossa District
• Central Northern District
• Eyre Peninsula
• Mid-North Yorke
• Riverland (ROHC)
• South East

Are you an Oral Health student set to graduate in 2026 and ready to launch a rewarding career

SA Dental invites you to apply for exciting opportunities commencing in 2027 across metropolitan and regional South Australia. At SA Dental we are dedicated to developing the next generation of clinicians through the Clinicians Early Development Program.

Our Clinicians Early Development Program (CEDP) is designed specifically for early-career dentists. Through CEDP you will receive:

• A structured transition from university to clinical practice
• Local mentoring and guidance from experienced clinicians
• Participation in group and individual case studies
• Ongoing professional development and clinical education

Please note: Current practising Dental Therapists are also eligible and encouraged to apply for this position even if they are not eligible to participate in the CEDP.

What we offer

• Regional Incentives: Successful applicants interested in working in one of SA Dentals country clinics may be eligible for regional incentives up to $5900 per annum depending on location and conditions in line with the Allied Health Professionals Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
• Salary Packaging: Access flexible salary packaging including up to $9010 per year for living expenses (e.g. rent mortgage utilities groceries) plus an extra $2650 for meals and entertainment.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10000 reimbursement for approved relocation costs for eligible applicants moving to SA Dental.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for eligible training and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport (discounted fitness programs for you and your family) and an annual flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services available for you and your family

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 refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.

Job ref:

Enquiries to:SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026 @ 11:55pm

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

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