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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide: SA Dental
• Location: Various
• Salary: TRA112 - $24,101; TRA124 - $44,654 (p.a.) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Positions: Full Time, temporary role in both metropolitan and country locations (12-month contract starting 12/01/2026 to 12/01/2027)

Kickstart your career with a Dental Assistant Traineeship!

Join our dynamic and supportive team as a Dental Assistant Trainee! In this exciting role, you will receive hands-on training and guidance throughout your traineeship, developing the skills and competencies required to become a fully qualified Dental Assistant. You will be working within a Statewide Dental Service clinic and/or the Adelaide Dental Hospital, providing essential dental assisting duties to support both patients and dental professionals.

What is a Dental Assistant Traineeship?

Our 12-month traineeship program, starting in January 2026, combines on-the-job training under expert supervision with study towards your Certificate III in Dental Assisting through TAFE SA (fees payable by the trainee)

By the end of the traineeship, you will have mastered the essential skills required of a dental assistant, from chair-side support to infection control. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dental industry while making a real difference to patient care and outcomes.

Who Can Apply?

• Individuals 17 years and above
• Completed Year 11 as a minimum.
• Must be a resident of South Australia

About You

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, proactive, and eager to learn. To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following key requirements:

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems efficiently.
• Experience in using a computer and a commitment to provide high-quality customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

Why SA Dental?

• Real job satisfaction, knowing your work is making a significant difference in the community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Attractive salary packaging available.
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

To learn more about how SA Dental supports new Dental Assistant Trainees and what it’s like working for SA Dental, click here

Join us at SA Dental and help create brighter smiles for the South Australian community!

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Dental is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 900217

Enquiries to:

SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0119

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 08 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 DA Trainee Role description Template - SCSS April 2023.pdf

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