SA Health
Job reference: 934258
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - SA Dental

• Multiple Vacancies: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent 

Salary: 

• OPS105 $55,897 p.a (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Locations:

Outer Norther Barossa (Elizabeth, Evanston, Gawler):

3 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) 

Central Northern (Salisbury/Gilles Plains):

3 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) 

1 x Part-time (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) 

North East (Modbury, Magill and surrounding clinics):

2 x Part-time (Mon, Tues & Wed) + (Monday & Thursday) 

Marion:

1 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) 

1 x Part-time (Monday or Tuesday + Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) 

Noarlunga:

3 x Part-time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) + (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) + (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) 

Eyre / Mid-North & Yorke: 

Port Lincoln:1 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) 

Whyalla & Port Augusta: 1 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) & 1 x Part-time (Tuesday to Friday) 

South East / Riverland: 

Mt Gambier/Naracoorte & Millicent: 2 x Full-time (Monday to Friday) 

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!

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

Find out more about our regional clinics 

Eyre Peninsula

Yorke Mid- North

South East

Riverland

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: 934258

Enquiries to

Recruitment team

• Telephone: 7117 0120
• Email: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 11.59pm 16 April 2026. 

Attachments: 

 DA OPS-1 - Jan 2025 (5).pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 16/04/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.