Staff Specialist Orthodontist

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
• DO4 - Dental Officer L4
• Salary - $216,622.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part Time Ongoing Position Available

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

Responsible for delivering an effective and efficient paediatric orthodontic service within the Paediatric Dental Department at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The role promotes teamwork and service coordination to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. It also involves strategic planning, service evaluation, and ongoing quality and safety improvement through professional development and clinical audits.

• DO4 - Staff Specialist Orthodontist - Role Description - 940593.pdf
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If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

• →Ensure a comprehensive, effective & efficient paediatric dental service within accepted standards of practice to patients
• →Promote patient-focused care by keeping patients and families informed, respecting their rights, and responding to their concerns.
• →Promote undergraduate and postgraduate training in the discipline of Paediatric Dentistry
• →Develop and implement research projects within the department or provide support for other department members actively involved in research

• Current registration as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Australia
• Extensive clinical experience in Orthodontics, including management of craniofacial malformations and complex medical comorbidities
• Completion of a suitable advanced training period (12-24 months) in Orthodontics at a specialist dental facility incorporating interdisciplinary service
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with patients, families, and specialist colleagues

Paula Bertram

Manager, Administrative Services

8161 8389

paula.bertram@sa.gov.au

Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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