Dental Assistant Recruitment Drive 2026- SA Dental

• OPS105 $55,897 - OPS110 $61,541 (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• OPS201: $64,194 - OPS203 $67,154 (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Are you passionate about dental care and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to join our vibrant teams. Multiple full time and part time permanent positions available in both regional and metropolitan locations (including the Adelaide Dental Hospital).

In this exciting role, you’ll provide essential reception and dental assisting support, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care. You’ll play a key role in maintaining infection control, sterilisation procedures, and managing client records, all while following our organisation’s best practices. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will help create a welcoming environment for patients and a smooth experience for the dental team.

Beyond your core duties, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the development of other dental assistants and reception staff, sharing your knowledge and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture. This role is perfect for someone who loves to take initiative, contribute to continuous improvement, and grow alongside a supportive team. If you’re ready to help deliver exceptional dental services and be part of a workplace that values your expertise, we want to hear from 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

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.

Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0120

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

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Advertised: 18 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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