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Dental Assistant | Whyalla and Port Augusta 

Fulltime (Monday – Friday). Parttime negotiable.

Salary:

• OPS105 $57,853 - OPS110 $63,695 (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• OPS201 $66,441 - OPS203 $69,504 (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

SA Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team, working across our Whyalla and Port Augusta clinics. In this rewarding role, you will help deliver essential oral health care to diverse and regional populations, where access to services can be limited. Your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes, building trust with patients, and supporting a positive, caring environment. We are seeking someone who is passionate about community care, values teamwork, and is committed to providing high-quality support to both clinicians and patients.

Learn more about the Eyre/Western district!

About You:

• Minimum 6 months experience in chair-side dental assistance, infection control, and reprocessing reusable medical devices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and work independently.
• Solid customer service experience and proficiency in administrative tasks, including using Microsoft Office and maintaining clinical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, procedures, and contemporary infection control and sterilisation practices.

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 Dental Assistants and what it’s like working for SA Dental, click here.

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.

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.

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.

Job ref: 944418

Enquiries to: Sheree Cardoza, District Manager Eyre & Mid North Yorke | sheree.cardoza@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026 @11:55pm

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

Role Descriptions:

 DA OPS-1 - Jan 2025 (2).pdf

 DA OPS-2 - Jan 2025 (2).pdf

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