Dentist (travelling locum Adelaide)

National Dental Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Dental Care is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist for a permanent, locum-style role across central Adelaide practices. You will deliver a wide range of clinical services, build relationships with teams, and contribute to ongoing professional development while visiting 1–2 practices each week.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ Australian dentistry experience, an unconditional AHPRA registration, professional indemnity insurance, and a patient-focused, team-oriented approach with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience practising as a Dentist in Australia.
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration.
• Current professional indemnity insurance.
• Strong clinical skills and a patient-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of clinical services that meet our standards of care.
• Provide support across central Adelaide practices; visit 1–2 practices weekly.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and patient experience.

Skills

Dentistry

AHPRA registration

Indemnity insurance

Patient-centered care

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Permanent Associate Dentist - Central Adelaide | Variety, Flexibility & Career Growth

Are you an experienced dentist who enjoys variety, autonomy, and delivering exceptional patient care? We’re looking for a skilled and adaptable Associate Dentist to join our National Dental Care (NDC) Adelaide team in a unique permanent “locum-style” role across our central Adelaide practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who thrives in different environments, enjoys building relationships across teams, and values ongoing professional development.

Visa sponsorship can be provided for the right candidate!*

About the Role

Drawing on your strong experience across all facets of clinical and general dentistry, your role as Associate Dentist will see you deliver a wide range of clinical services that consistently meet our exceptional standards of patient care and service. A motivated team player who’s keen to continue your dental education, you’ll apply your proven clinical skills and unique approach to ensure patients receive a seamless and caring dental experience.

As a permanent traveling dentist you will be providing support to our various central Adelaide practices. There will be 1-2 practices that you will visit continuously each week.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience practising as a Dentist in Australia
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration
• Current professional indemnity insurance
• Strong clinical skills and a patient-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You are:

• Organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• A supportive team player who enjoys mentoring and collaborating with others
• Empathetic, professional, and patient-centred
• Committed to delivering high standards of clinical care and service

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities through our NDC Academy
• Visa sponsorship for the right candidate*
• Access to a network of highly skilled clinicians and mentoring opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of practices, teams, and patient demographics
• Modern practices equipped with the latest dental technologies and equipment
• The stability of a permanent role with the diversity of a locum-style position

About NDC

Established in 2013, NDC has grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most trusted dental service providers, with a nationwide network of 115 modern practices - and growing. Our strength lies in our people, our collaborative culture, and our commitment to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Additional Information

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.