Bupa Dental Graduate Program 2025

Bupaoptical; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Australia is offering a Graduate Dentist Program for new dentists. This program ensures structured mentorship and provides resources to strengthen clinical skills. Ideal for final-year dental students or recent graduates, it includes CPD events, workshops, and a competitive salary. Join a high-standard, patient-focused environment today.

Benefits

Competitive salary and sign on bonus

CPD events and workshops

Access to digital dentistry systems

Weekly mentoring and training

Qualifications

• Final-year dental student or recent graduate.
• Registered or eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Engage in CPD events and workshops.
• Participate in a year-long case study project.
• Receive weekly one-on-one mentoring and clinical training.

Skills

Passionate about general dentistry and patient-first care

Strong communicator

Collaborator

Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Education

Registered or eligible for AHPRA registration

Final-year dental student or recent graduate (Class of 2025)

Job description

Graduate Dentist Program 2026 – Bupa Dental

Looking for the first step of your Dental career?

It can be daunting trying to make the right decision. At Bupa, we’ve made it easy for you! Our graduate program exists to give you the confidence, competence and support you need to succeed in your first year of practice, not only to strengthen your clinical skills.

Launched in 2023, the program has already supported dozens of early-career dentists to grow into independent clinicians across metro, regional and remote communities. We’ve seen firsthand how structure, mentorship and opportunity can shape the kind of dentist — and career — you want to become.

Click here to learn more: https://careers.bupa.com.au/GraduateDentistProgram

What’s in it for you:

• CPD events, webinars, 3 in-person workshops with graduates across the country, and a year-long case study project
• Competitive salary and sign on bonus
• Weekly one-one mentoring and clinical training across key learning areas
• Access to Bupa’s digital dentistry systems and clinical network

Over the course of the year, you’ll take part in formal and informal learning designed to stretch your thinking and grow your capability.

Are you our next Bupa Dental Graduate?

This program is ideal for you if you are:

• A final-year dental student or recent graduate (Class of 2025)
• Registered or eligible for AHPRA registration
• Passionate about general dentistry and patient-first care
• Committed to ongoing learning and professional development
• A strong communicator and collaborator

Why Bupa Dental?

With over 750 dentists across Australia and more than 1 million patients seen annually, Bupa Dental supports clinicians to thrive in a high-standard, patient-focused environment.

• Clinical autonomy and strong peer support
• A modern, fully equipped practice with the latest technology
• Admin and operations handled, so you can focus on your patientsand provide the best care

Apply now!

To express your interest in joining Bupa’s 2026 Graduate Program, click Apply now. https://careers.bupa.com.au/GraduateDentistProgram

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or other opportunities, please contact:

Elizabeth Bush for roles in WA, SA & NT – 0481 064 203 [e-mail]

James Maruyama for roles in QLD - 0478 276 409 [e-mail]

Monica Hanna for roles in VIC & TAS – 0421 801 616 [e-mail]

Jame Perera for roles in NSW – 0403 256 894 [e-mail]