Senior Dental Assistant

About this role

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA Dental • Salary: OPS3 - $74,095 - $78,694 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits • Location: Marion GP Plus Dental Clinic, Oaklands Park • Full Time, Temporary Role - 12 month contract About the role Join Statewide Dental Services in a rewarding leadership role where you'll help deliver high-quality oral healthcare while supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy dental clinic. As a Senior Dental Assistant, you'll coordinate clinic resources, provide expert chair-side assistance and ensure the smooth delivery of reception, sterilisation and administrative services that support exceptional patient care. Working closely with the District Manager and dental practitioners, you'll mentor and develop dental assistants and reception staff, champion infection prevention and quality standards, and help drive continuous improvement across the clinic. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, making a positive impact on both your team and the communities you serve. • Coordinate daily clinic resources and workflow • Lead, mentor and support dental assistants and reception staff • Provide expert chair-side assistance to dental practitioners • Champion infection control and sterilisation standards • Oversee reception, bookings, records and client fees • Coordinate stock, equipment and clinic resources • Support staff training, induction and professional development • Drive quality improvement and safe clinical practice About You We're looking for a collaborative and experienced dental professional who enjoys supporting others, delivering outstanding patient care and helping teams perform at their best. • Experience providing chair-side dental assistance • Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilisation • Excellent teamwork, customer service and communication skills • Able to prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively 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: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing. • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. 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 to 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. Job ref: 946040 Enquiries to: Melanie Heide Position: A/ District Manager Phone: 74258303 E-mail: melanie.heide@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Tuesday, 11 th August 2026 Attachments 946040 Senior DA OPS-3 Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines --> -->