Dentist / Senior Dentist

Northern Territory Government; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 142,770 - 202,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

6 weeks recreation leave

3 weeks personal leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Study leave

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alice Springs seeks a Dentist / Senior Dentist to deliver high-quality oral health services. The role involves treatment planning, client engagement, and leadership in the dental team. Valuable benefits include 12% superannuation, flexible arrangements, and professional development opportunities. This position must be filled by a qualified candidate with a degree in Dentistry registrable with the Dental Board of Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dentistry with knowledge in client engagement and treatment planning.
• Experience in providing clinical services to diverse client groups.
• Ability to work in urban, rural, and remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality oral health clinical services.
• Engage clients in treatment planning and promote self-care.
• Supervise and develop students as a Senior Dental Officer.

Skills

Client engagement

Treatment planning

Leadership

Education

Degree in Dentistry registrable with the Dental Board of Australia

Job description

Overview

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A new opportunity with two vacancies in Alice Springs. One ongoing and one fixed to 30/06/2026. Selection will be made at the DEN or SD level depending on experience/qualifications.

Base pay and remuneration

Base pay range: A$142,770.00/yr - A$202,977.00/yr

Dentist - Remuneration Package Range $142,770 - $156,273

(including salary $121,284 - $132,895) (including salary $146,976 - $168,014)

Location

Oral Health Services

Alice Springs

Role responsibilities

As a Dental Officer (D1-3) you provide high-quality oral health clinical services to eligible client groups both adults and children in urban, rural and remote areas, engaging clients in treatment planning and promoting effective self-care.

As Senior Dental Officers (SD1-3) you contribute as a member of the oral health team, including carrying out general anaesthetic services, leadership, and supervising/developing students.

Clinicians maintain clinical knowledge, participate in professional development activities, CQI programs, and follow WHS policies to ensure high-quality, safe services and workplaces.

Qualifications

Requires a degree in Dentistry registrable with the Dental Board of Australia under AHPRA, with relevant knowledge and experience in client engagement and treatment planning.

Benefits and conditions

Remuneration package includes 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreation leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities and study leave. Retention and Remote Services allowance outlined in Enterprise Agreement.

Application information

To Apply: submit a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV and copies of qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Quote vacancy number: 3560

For further information please contact: Dr Haresh Menon on 08 8951 6713 or [e-mail]

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