TAFE SA
Job reference: 842865
Location: 5086 - GILLES PLAINS
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Part-time 0.8 FTE short-term contract until 13 October 2026
• OPS2 salary range $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + super
• Based at Gilles Plains campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

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 direct 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

• Ability to plan, implement work systems and practices while setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an environment of constant change and pressure.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, instruments and procedures

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. 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:

• 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?

Click "Apply" - we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a response to the selection criteria outlined in the role description (maximum two pages). All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Troy Longbottom – Dental Clinical Director via email at troy.longbottom@tafesa.edu.au  

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, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications close: 05/05/2026 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.