DO4 - Staff Specialist Orthodontist

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Adelaide is seeking a Staff Specialist Orthodontist to deliver effective orthodontic services to children. This part-time role involves maintaining clinical records, mentoring junior staff, and addressing patient concerns. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in paediatric settings. The position offers a salary package of up to $201,732 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Relocation financial support

Salary package and benefits

Free public transport for hospital workers

Access to Fitness Passport

Support via Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed Dentist with specialized training in Orthodontics.
• Experience working with children in a clinical setting.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective paediatric orthodontic services to patients.
• Maintain clinical records for patient management decisions.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and other team members.

Skills

Orthodontic skills

Patient management

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Orthodontic qualifications

Job description

Job no: 900605
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Dental, Medical, Public Health

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Staff Specialist Orthodontist. The role is responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient paediatric orthodontic service to eligible patients within the objectives and philosophies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate clinical records including documentation for significant patient management decisions
• Be responsive to patient and relative complaints
• Mentor and supervise Fellows, Senior Registrars, and Registrars and work in partnership with other team members

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please refer to the attached role description(s).

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
• Salary package and benefits up to $201,732.00 per annum + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits (classification DO4).
• Short term - 12 months part time (3.75 hours per week).
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program).
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (does not apply to network community sites).
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. Our community-based services reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities through services and programs in Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.

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Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please review the attached role description and document checklists.

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking \'Submit Application\'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system may time out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

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. For more information on applying, visit SA Health Careers Site or International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Paula Bertram - Manager, Administrative Services
8161 8389 or [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Closing date: 22/10/2025 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

D04 Specialist Orthodontist 900605.pdf

Advertised: 28 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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