Remote Area Oral Health Assistant

Flying Doctor; Port Augusta, Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition program

Employee Values Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive orientation program

Salary packaging options

Meal and entertainment card

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT is expanding its dental services in remote South Australia and Northern Territory. Based out of Adelaide or Port Augusta, you will provide high-quality dental assisting support to our team of clinicians, with travel to remote communities aboard RFDS aircraft or by road.

You will work with dentists, hygienists and other dental assistants, uphold infection control standards, assist with radiographs, and support dental administration.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is required.
• Significant experience in chairside dental assisting and dental practice administration.
• High standards of infection control.
• Demonstrated experience in sterilisation and instrument reprocessing.
• Experience in rural/remote health and in cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chairside support to dentists and dental hygienists.
• Communicate effectively using dental/health terminology.
• Assist in preparing and exposing radiographs.
• Maintain infection control per RFDS, ADA, AS/NZS 5369:2023 and NSQHS.
• Reprocess reusable instruments per NSQHS and RFDS procedures.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Sterilisation & instrument reproc

Cross-cultural awareness

Dental practice administration

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Electronic patient records systems

Job description

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• Permanent or casual position based out of Adelaide or Port Augusta!
• Salary packaging options available!

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand our dental services within remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. Based out of Adelaide or Port Augusta, you will provide high-quality dental assisting support, both clinical and administrative, to our team of dental clinicians. This position requires periods of time away from home, travelling in our state-of-the-art aircraft or driving to our communities.

We believe our people - all of our people - keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide clinical chairside support to dentists and dental hygienists.
• Communicate effectively in a healthcare setting, using appropriate dental and healthcare terminology.
• Assist in preparing and exposing radiographs.
• Maintain infection control standards as per RFDS, ADA, AS/NZS 5369:2023 and NSQHS standards.
• Reprocess reusable instruments according to NSQHS standards and RFDS procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified dental assistant seeking to experience the excitement of healthcare delivery in remote communities. You will be confident problem-solving and thinking on your feet.

You will have a working knowledge of infection control, sterilisation and waste segregation procedures, along with a high level of competency in using electronic patient records systems.

Working with a supportive team of dentists, hygienists, oral health therapists and other dental assistants, you will also possess a willingness to work in non-traditional environments. If you have experience working in regional or remote areas, this will be a bonus!

To be considered for the role you require:

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Significant experience in chairside dental assisting and dental practice administration
• High standards of infection control
• Demonstrated experience in sterilisation and instrument reprocessing
• Experience in rural/remote/population health and in a cross-cultural environment

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

• Reward and recognition program
• Employee Values Awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• Packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
• Packaging an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Dr Nicolas Reid, Senior Dentist and Manager Oral Health Program, via 0474 209 666.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator via 0499 752 942.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 5th November 2026.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.