Position: Dental Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week)
Employer: Greenacres (SA) Dental Pty Ltd trading as GA Dental
Location: Greenacres SA 5086
Salary: $76,000 to $86,000 per annum plus superannuation
About Us:
GA Dental is a patient-focused dental practice located in Greenacres, South
Australia. We are committed to delivering high-quality dental care while maintaining
strong standards of professionalism, infection control and teamwork.
Our practice values patient-centred care, respect, integrity, teamwork, continuous
improvement and professional excellence. We are seeking an experienced Dental
Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis.
About the Role:
As a Dental Assistant at GA Dental, you will support our dentists in delivering high-
quality patient care and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the
practice.
The role includes chairside assisting across a range of dental procedures, preparing
surgeries and instruments, maintaining sterilisation and infection control standards,
supporting patient comfort and education, and assisting with clinical and
administrative duties as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
Prepare dental surgeries, instruments and materials for procedures.
Assist with restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, surgical and implant
procedures.
Maintain sterilisation and infection control standards in accordance with
practice requirements.
Support patient comfort, communication and education before, during and
after treatment.
Take digital scans, clinical photographs and radiographs where
appropriately qualified and authorised.
Maintain dental equipment, instruments and stock levels.
Assist with reception and administrative duties as required.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Requirements:
At least 12 months of full-time experience as a Dental Assistant, undertaken
within the last three years.
A relevant AQF Certificate III or higher qualification in Dental Assisting (or
equivalent). Alternatively, at least two years of relevant work experience may
substitute for the formal qualification requirement.
Current Police Check.
Evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
Current Hand Hygiene Certificate.
Current CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Strong commitment to patient care, infection control, professionalism and
teamwork.
Desirable:
Fluent Spanish language skills.
Experience using Exact Dental Software.
Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanners.
Culture and Benefits:
- Join a professional and patient-focused dental practice that values respect,
integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
- Salary $76,000 to $86,000 per annum plus superannuation
Eligibility to Apply
Only Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply for this position.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant Dental
Assistant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]
Pay: $76,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
