Regional Dental Assistant Trainee 2027

SA Dental - Statewide Clinical Support Service 

• Salary:  TRA112 - $24,936  /  TRA124 - $46,220 (p.a.) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Positions:  Full Time, temporary role in both metropolitan and country locations (11/01/2027 up to 10/01/2028)

Locations: 

• Victor Harbor
• Murray Bridge
• Whyalla + Pt Augusta
• Port Lincoln
• Wallaroo
• Berri
• Mount Gambier, Millicent + Naracoorte

Kickstart Your Career with a Regional Dental Assistant Traineeship!

What is a Dental Assistant Traineeship?

Our 12-month traineeship program, 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 traineeship, you will have mastered the essential skills required of a dental assistant, from chair-side support to infection control. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the dental industry while making a real difference to patient care and outcomes.

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: 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.

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.

To learn more about how SA Dental supports new Dental Assistant Trainees and what it’s like working for SA Dental, click here

Join us at SA Dental and help create brighter smiles for the South Australian community!

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:

• To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a current CV and a cover letter as part of their application.
• 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: 948590

Enquiries to:

SA Dental Recruitment Team

Phone: 7117 0119

E-mail: HealthSADentalRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 13 September 2026

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 DA Trainee Role Description - Jan 2025.pdf

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