SA Dental | Dental Assistant - Central Northern District

Job Description

Job no: 891274Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro NorthernCategories: Dental Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental Positions Available: Full Time, Contract: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) up to 12th Aug 2025 Full Time, Contract: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) up to 19th Nov 2025 Salary: OPS1: $48,664 - $55,500 p.a + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits OPS2: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Join the SA Dental Team – Exciting Opportunities for Experienced Dental Assistants! Are you passionate about dental care and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our vibrant team at our Central Northern District. 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! Central Northern sites: Salisbury & Gilles Plains. 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. Essential Requirements: Current National Police Clearance (NPC) Working with Children Check (WWCC) Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 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. Enquiries to: Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team Phone: 7117 0119 E-mail: Application Closing Date 11:55 pm 14th February 2025 Advertised: 31 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 14 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr