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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental

• Salary: OPS3 - $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Port Pirie or Wallaroo
• Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the role

As a Senior Dental Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day success of a Statewide Dental Services clinic, balancing hands-on clinical work with leadership and coordination responsibilities. You’ll provide high-quality chair-side dental assistance, support safe and efficient infection control and sterilisation practices, and ensure clinic resources, stock and equipment are well managed. Working closely with the Dental Manager, you’ll help coordinate clinical sessions, oversee reception and administrative processes, and contribute to accurate reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll also be a trusted leader and mentor within the clinic, supporting the development of dental assistants, receptionists and trainees through supervision, coaching and on-the-job training. With a strong focus on teamwork, customer service and safer care, you’ll collaborate with colleagues to maintain compliance with procedures, respond to client needs with empathy and professionalism, and help foster a respectful, supportive environment for staff, students and patients alike. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting high-quality oral health care for the community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will meet the essential minimum requirements and bring a combination of relevant qualifications, hands-on dental assisting experience and a collaborative, client-focused approach to care.

• Proven experience providing chair-side dental assistance in a clinical setting

• Sound knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials and infection control practices

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and delivering high-quality customer service

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.

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

Job ref: 929338

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 25^th February 2026

Attachments

 929338 SWDS Senior DA OPS-3docx.pdf

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