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.

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About this Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join our Oral Health team performing a critical role in maintaining patient and staff safety, supporting clinical readiness for outreach trips, and ensuring continuity of service for remote dental programs.

The CSSD Technician works closely with dental clinicians, oral health program staff, logistics teams and broader primary health services to manage instrument turnaround, traceability, documentation and quality assurance processes. The role requires a strong understanding of dental instrument reprocessing, attention to detail, and the ability to work within structured workflows while adapting to the unique challenges of remote service delivery, including variable turnaround times, transport logistics and high-volume instrument processing following outreach trips.

Specifically, you will:
- Re-process reusable instruments according to NSQHS Standards and RFDS Procedures.
- Deliver CSSD services in accordance with Australian sterilisation standards and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain CSSD area to required infection prevention and operating standards.
- Communicate effectively with the Oral Health team on all CSSD matters.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have a working knowledge of infection control and sterilisation processing, be reliable and highly organised.

To be considered for the role you require:
- A Certificate III Sterilisation Services or willing to undertake or Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated experience in sterilising and instrument processes
- Ability to work semi-autonomously while contributing positively to a team
- Sound Professional judgement and problem-solving ability

Our Benefits
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 of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact 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 Advisor via 0499 752 942.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 12 February 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.