DENTAL ASSISTANT

• Gilles Plains, SA, Australia, 5086

• Health & Community Services

• Health, Community and Foundation Skills

• Part time

• Opening on: Oct 27 2026

Position Description

• Part time 0.4 FTE ongoing position with a temporary increase to 0.8 up until the 24th of December 2026 and 0.6 up until the 23rd of October 2027.
• OPS2 salary range $66,441 - $69,504 p.a. + super
• Based at Gilles Plains campus / Kaurna Country

The Opportunity

The Dental Assistant provides support to the Clinical Director, Clinic Manager and Educational staff. They are responsible for day to day operations of the dental clinic areas including the induction and direction of students in procedures, setting up and packing up pre clinical exercises, addressing requirements for patient clinical sessions and safely and effectively decontaminating instruments in the sterilisation area.

What We’re Looking For

• Works effectively as part of a team and independently with limited supervision.
• Plans and prioritises work, implements effective practices and meets deadlines to a high standard.
• Adapts effectively to changing, high-pressure environments.
• Demonstrates dental knowledge, Microsoft computing skills and compliance with WHS and infection control requirements.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why TAFE SA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.

At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values

Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Perks & Benefits

Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Shape the Future?

For enquiries, please contact Troy Longbottom – Dental Clinical Director via email at [email protected]

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, veterans, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications closing on: Nov 2 2026