Dental Therapist Recruitment Drive 2026 - SA Dental

Central Adelaide Local Health Network | Dental Therapist Recruitment Drive 2026- SA Dental

Dental Therapist Positions Available: Multiple Full Time & Part Time, Permanent. Metropolitan and regional locations

Salary

AHP1 - $71,217 - $86,983 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

AHP2 - $91,785 - $ 106,330 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.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 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.

What we offer

• Regional Incentives: Successful applicants interested in working in one of SA Dental’s country clinics may be eligible for regional incentives up to $5,900 per annum, depending on location and conditions, in line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
• Clinicians' Early Development Program (CEDP): Designed specifically for early-career dentists through structured transition from university to clinical practice and mentoring from experienced clinicians
• Salary Packaging: Access flexible salary packaging, including up to $9,010 per year for living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, utilities, groceries) plus an extra $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 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

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, click here

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!

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 that may be required.
• 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 932887

Enquiries to: 

Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0118

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 31 December 2026

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

 932887 RD AHP-1.pdf

 932887 RD AHP-2.pdf

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