Sa Dental Dental Assistant

**Job no**: 891388
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Dental

**Central Adelaide Local Health Network | SA Dental**
- **Positions Available**:
Full Time, Ongoing: 5 Days (Mon-Fri)

Part time, Ongoing: 3 Days (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

**Adelaide Dental Hospital**: Orthodontic Unit
- **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 Orthodontic Unit.

The Adelaide Dental Hospital (ADH) is located on Levels 11 and 12 of the University of Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, on the corner of North Terrace and George Street (North), Adelaide, South Australia. The ADH is the sole referral hub for public dental specialist care in SA, and trains many of the state’s oral health workforce including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Orthodontic Unit provides specialist orthodontic services to eligible clients within South Australia whilst providing Clinical education for undergraduate and postgraduate students (in conjunction with the University of Adelaide).

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

**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.

Join us at SA Dental and help create brighter smiles for the South Australian community

**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.

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**Enquiries to**:
Name: SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0119

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm 14th February 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 31 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time