SA Dental | Dental Assistant - No Experience Required- various locations

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network - SA Dental
• Starting salary: $48,664 (OPS105) p.a (pro rata)
• Multiple Vacancies: Full-time, Part-Time, Permanent and Temporary

Locations:

Elizabeth:

2 x Full time permanent (part time considered)

Part time permanent (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Salisbury/Gilles Plains:

Part time permanent (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Part time permanent (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

North East district (Modbury, Magill and surrounding clinics):

Part time permanent (Monday and Wednesday)

Part time permanent (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Part time permanent (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Part time temporary (Thursday and Friday) till 05/01/2026

North West district (Parks, Marleston and surrounding clinics):

3 x Full time permanent (part time considered)

Part time permanent (Wednesday and Friday + additional 2 days p/w negotiable)

Part time permanent (Wednesday and Friday + additional day p/w negotiable)

2 x Part time permanent (Wednesday and Friday)

Marion:

Part time permanent (Wednesday and Friday)

Part time permanent (Tuesday and Wednesday)

2 x Part time permanent (Wednesday + additional day p/w negotiable)

Part time temporary (Thursday and Friday) till 12/06/2026

Noarlunga:

2 x Full time permanent (part time considered)

Port Lincoln:

Full time permanent (part time considered)

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. 

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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: 904494

Enquiries to

Recruitment team

• Telephone: 7117 0128
• Email: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 11.59pm 27 June 2025

Attachments

 DA OPS-1 - Jan 2025 (5).pdf

 DA OPS-2 - Jan 2025 (3).pdf

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