With a Mediterranean climate, abundance of natural beauty and space, relaxed pace of life, South Australia offers a refreshing alternative lifestyle, where wellbeing and balance comes naturally.

South Australia is the ideal place to live well and spend smarter – with affordable, more spacious housing, lower everyday costs, and a high quality of life. 

You’ll enjoy greater financial freedom to build your future and support your family.

South Australia is investing in the future, and its people are reaping the rewards. Its economy is one of the strongest in Australia. It is the place to be - with a diverse, strong and expanding job market in traditional and innovative industries. Your children’s education and their childhood experiences will open their eyes to a world of possibilities.    

Life in South Australia feels calmer and more secure, with community connections making life easier.

SA Dental, as the provider of public dental health services in South Australia, supports individuals to improve their oral health by providing dental care to eligible adults and all children. 

We provide dental services for children and eligible adults at 40 dental clinics across South Australia in metropolitan and country areas, while our Adelaide Dental Hospital provides specialist dental services.

We have up to 90 undergraduate student chairs and work in partnership with the University of Adelaide to ensure students can undertake their clinical placements.

For more information about our organisation, please visit the webpage below.

• Work/life balance.
• Work in some of South Australia's most attractive regional areas.
• Relocation support of up to $15,000 (AUD) for eligible applicants.
• Flexible working arrangements (no weekend work, family-friendly hours).
• Salary packaging (Smartsalary) - Novated car lease, meal entertainment card, superannuation.
• Superannuation with Super SA.
• Professional development for clinicians (staff are eligible for up to 3 paid days per year to attend professional development courses or seminars).
• Clinicians Early Development Program (CEDP).
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) (offering all staff and their family up to 4 free counselling sessions per year).
• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – employee and family benefits through Fitness Passport.

We are currently recruiting in the following areas:

Annual full-time salaries range from:

• $114,000 AUD (new graduate) to $163,000 AUD (8 + years’ experience) for Dentists (plus Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits)
• $68,000 AUD (new graduate) to $102,000 AUD (11 years’ experience) for Dental Therapists (plus Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits)

International applicant guidelines

International applicants will require a visa to work in Australia. 

If you meet the eligibility criteria and a subsequent provisional offer of employment is made, SA Health will sponsor your visa and help you work through the visa process. 

We are seeking international applicants with transferable skills and qualifications for Dentistry and Dental Therapy.

To find out if your qualification is recognised by the Dental Board of Australia, please visit Dental Board of Australia - Overseas qualified practitioners.

For more information about the guidelines, please visit the webpage below.

Please fill out and submit the form below to express your interest in SA Dental opportunities.

Before expressing interest in a role, please carefully review the professional registration requirements.