Key responsibilities

Assist chairside across general, restorative and crown and bridge work, as well as implants, endodontics and oral surgery

Take ownership of sterilisation and infection control to AS 5369, including audits and records

Train and induct new dental assistants, and keep each clinician's set-up guides up to date

Manage stock and ordering, and keep surgeries and the sterilisation room well maintained

Help on reception and with administrative tasks when needed

About you

A Certificate III in Dental Assisting, or at least four years' chairside experience working to Australian infection control standards

Confidence with implants, endodontics, oral surgery, and crown and bridge

Strong sterilisation and infection control skills to Australian Standards (AS 5369)

A high level of attention to detail

Well organised and self-directed, able to manage your own time and priorities

A self-starter who keeps learning

Happy to help on reception and with administrative work when needed

Full Australian working rights, with no restrictions on hours

Reliable transport for early starts





Willing to provide evidence of healthcare worker immunisations before starting

A Certificate IV in Dental Assisting, experience training other dental assistants, Dental4Windows (D4W), a radiography licence, and reception experience are all an advantage.

$35 to $38 per hour plus super, depending on experience, with a pay review after three months

Consistent 32.25 hours a week, all year

A senior role with real responsibility for clinical standards and training

Free on-site parking, or reimbursed undercover parking nearby

Uniforms provided

Gap-free general dental treatment for you, and discounts for your partner, parents and children

Support for further training

About us

Oval Dental is a friendly, rapid-paced general practice on O'Connell Street, North Adelaide. Our team of two dentists, two hygienists and two oral health therapists provides the full range of general dentistry in house, with a strong interest in endodontics and implants.

📌 Senior Dental Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Oval Dental
📍 Adelaide