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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network - SA Dental
• Starting salary:  $48,664 (OPS105) p.a (pro rata) 
• Multiple Vacancies: Full-time, Part-Time, Permanent and Temporary

Positions:

5 x Full time permanent (part time considered)

Part time permanent (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Part time permanent (Tuesday and Friday)

Part time permanent (Wednesday and Friday)

Part time permanent (Tuesday and Thursday)

Part time permanent (Thursday and Friday)

Part time temporary (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) till 31/12/2025

Part time temporary (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) till 29/10/2025

Part time temporary (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) till 19/12/2025

Part time temporary (Thursday and Friday) till 08/05/2026

Ready for a Fresh Start? Join SA Dental as a Dental Assistant – No Experience Needed!

Are you organised, friendly, and enjoy working with people? Whether you're looking to kick-start a career in healthcare or make a meaningful career change, this is your chance!

SA Dental is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Dental Assistants – no prior experience required. You'll receive comprehensive training and be mentored by experienced dental professionals in a supportive, team-based environment.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll support Dental Practitioners with chair-side assistance, clinical admin, and client communication. SA Dental offers flexible work options, professional development, and a supportive, family-friendly environment.

You’ll gain knowledge in dental terminology, equipment, procedures, and infection control, while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and good communication skills. Empathy and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds are key to success in this role.

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

Adelaide Dental Hospital has multiple Units including:

The General Practice Unit (GPU) is a teaching clinic and comprises of registered dentists and undergraduate students providing general and emergency care to eligible clients.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit (OMFS) is a specialist unit of SA Dental, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and the University of Adelaide. Clients are referred for a wide range of dental, medical, and surgical treatment needs. The Unit is also a teaching facility for undergraduate and post graduate dental students, dentists and provides specialist training for medical registrars in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The Specialist Restorative Unit (SRU) is comprised of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist dental care encompassing non-surgical and surgical intervention in the areas of Endodontics, Periodontics & Prosthodontics, and postgraduate training in these disciplines. 

The Orthodontic Unit (ORTHO) provides specialist orthodontic services to eligible clients within South Australia whilst providing Clinical education for undergraduate and postgraduate students (in conjunction with the University of Adelaide).

The Special Needs Unit (SNU) provides oral health care and management for people with medical complexities, as well as clients with physical, and intellectual disabilities. The Unit also provides clinical placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

All candidates are required to list the name and contact details of 3 referees in their application. 

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.

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: 906689

Enquiries to

Recruitment team

• Telephone: 7117 0128
• Email: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 11.59pm 27 June 2025

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 DA OPS-1 - Jan 2025 (5).pdf

 DA OPS-2 - Jan 2025 (3).pdf

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