Dental Assistant

Work Initiatives; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Company discounts (Apple, Samsung, JB 

Gym and spa discounts

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Dental Assistant to support high-quality dental care and patient outcomes. The role involves chair-side assistance, infection control, instrument handling, X-ray support, and maintaining clean, ready-to-use treatment rooms.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of dental assisting experience or are willing to learn, with Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded. This is a part-time, on-site position in NSW with generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally a minimum of 6 months experience as a Dental Assistant, or 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.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with clinical procedures and ensure treatment rooms are clean and ready for patients.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilise equipment after each patient.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Administrative skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Job description

Employment Type:Part Time
Working Hours:Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, with the option to also work Wednesdays if desired

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 to live 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 support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Ideally a minimum of 6 months 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’lllove it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.