Dental Therapist Recruitment Drive 2026 - SA Dental

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

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0118

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

11:55 pm Thursday 31 December 2026

 932887 RD AHP-1.pdf

 932887 RD AHP-2.pdf

Advertised: 18 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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