Dentist Recruitment Drive 2026 - SA Dental

SA Dental | Dentist Recruitment Drive – Regional

Dentist Positions Available: Full time and Part time, Permanent.

Salary

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

Are you a skilled and compassionate dentist looking to make a real difference in a regional community? SA Dental is seeking Dentists to join our regional teams across South Australia.

In this role, you will provide general and emergency dental care to eligible clients, managing a broad range of oral health needs and helping to improve oral health outcomes for some of South Australia’s most vulnerable and high-needs communities. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will have opportunities to access professional development, mentor colleagues, and, where appropriate, supervise undergraduate students.

Experience a true work-life balance while becoming part of the community you serve. Explore our regional clinic locations below and discover where your next career move could take you.

Locations:

• Victor Harbor
• Whyalla + Port Augusta
• Port Lincoln
• Port Pirie
• Wallaroo
• Berri
• Mount Gambier, Millicent + Naracoorte

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?

• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Job ref: 932883

Application Enquiries to

SA Dental Recruitment Team

• Telephone: (08) •••• •118
• Email:   HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 11:55PM  Thursday 31 December 2026

Attachments

 932883 RD DO1.pdf

 932883 RD DO2.pdf

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