DO4 - Staff Specialist Orthodontist

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 195,000 - 238,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for SA Health [h

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

SA Health's Women’s and Children’s Health Network in North Adelaide is seeking a Specialist Orthodontist to lead paediatric dental services within the Paediatric Dental Department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, education and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes for children.

This is a permanent part-time ongoing position offering a competitive salary package including 12% superannuation, with relocation support negotiable and flexible work

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Paediatric Dentistry
• Develop and implement research projects within the department or provide support for other department members actively involved in research

Skills

Specialist Orthodontist

Orthodontic experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical audits

Education

Advanced orthodontics training

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 940593
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence - with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• 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.

About the role

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.

Key duties of the role

• 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

Skills and Experience

• 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

Application Closing Date: Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:55pm

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.

Flexibility Statement

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