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Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Metro Eastern, Adelaide Metro Northern, Adelaide Metro Southern, Adelaide Metro Western, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Eyre and Western, Far North, South East, Murray and Mallee, Yorke and Mid North, Various

Categories: Dental

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

- Statewide: SA Dental
- Location: Various
- Salary: TRA112 – $24,936 / TRA124 – $46,220 (p.a.) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Perks
- Multiple Positions: Full Time, temporary role in both metropolitan and country locations (11/01/2027 to 10/01/2028)

Kickstart Your Career with a Dental Assistant Traineeship!

Join our dynamic and supportive team as a Dental Assistant Trainee! In this exciting role, you will receive hands‑on training and guidance throughout your traineeship, developing the skills and competencies required to become a fully qualified Dental Assistant. You will be working within a Statewide Dental Service clinic and/or the Adelaide Dental Hospital, providing essential dental assisting duties to support both patients and dental professionals.

What is a Dental Assistant Traineeship

Our 12‑month traineeship programme, starting in January 2027, combines on‑the‑job training under expert supervision with study towards your Certificate III in Dental Assisting through TAFE SA (fees payable by the trainee). By the end of the programme you will have mastered essential skills such as chair‑side support, infection control, and clinical procedure assistance.

Responsibilities

- Assist dental professionals with patient preparation, instrument sterilisation and chair‑side tasks.




- Support infection control protocols and maintain a clean clinical environment.
- Take and process dental radiographs under supervision.
- Assist with various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and impressions.
- Help manage patient records and scheduling.

Who Can Apply?

- Individuals 17 years and above.
- Completed Year 11 as a minimum.
- Must be a resident of South Australia.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well‑being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to a Fitness Passport, discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, and an annual voluntary flu vaccination.
- Employee Assistance Program:



Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.

Why SA Dental?

- Real job satisfaction, knowing your work makes 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; always opportunities to develop skills and career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Diversity and inclusion

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

- 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.

Enquiries to

SA Dental Recruitment Team
Phone:
Email:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 06 August 2026

Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information on how to apply.

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📌 Dental Assistant Trainee 2027 (Adelaide)
🏢 Health
📍 Adelaide