Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounts and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Join Bupa Dental in Coffs Harbour as a casual Dental Assistant with the opportunity to transition to permanent part-time. You’ll support chair-side care, assist with X-rays and maintain treatment rooms, while being part of a welcoming team in a growing community.

We value patient education, infection control, and organisational excellence. Enjoy flexible hours across Monday to Friday and extra benefits as part of a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred or willingness to learn.
• Strong chair-side assistance skills including instrument handling and suction.
• Clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms per infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care delivery and assist the dentist.
• Promote patient education on dental health and hygiene.
• Support smooth and professional operation of the practice.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Dental instrumentation

X-ray operation

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Employment Type: Casual with the opportunity to transition to Permanent Part Time
Working Hours: Flexibility to work across Monday to Friday shifts

Practice Details: Join our modern 5 chair Coffs Harbour practice, conveniently located close to local amenities and public transport. Be part of a friendly, supportive team delivering exceptional care in a growing community. Take a look inside our practicehere

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people tolive longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is..
To provide a high-quality clinical care delivery, promoting patient education in dental health, and contributing to the smooth and professional operation of the practice.

What you’ll need to make it possible:

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling, with a reliable, accountable approach to work and service quality standards.

Why you’ll love it?

• A people-first culture that supports your health, happiness, and wellbeing.
• Career growth opportunities through ongoing learning and internal pathways.
• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including health insurance, tech, fitness, and lifestyle perks.
• A workplace that recognises, rewards, and celebrates your success.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.