Dental Assistant

BUPA; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Macquarie Centre is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and maintain infection control standards. The role requires assisting with X-rays, instrument handling, and keeping treatment rooms clean and ready for patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining room sterility, supporting appointment scheduling, and contributing to a positive patient experience. Availability on multiple weekdays is required, with a focus on delivering high-quality dental care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant or willingness to learn; Cert III/IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong chair-side assistance, suction, material mixing and instrument handling.
• Ability to clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms in line with infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control, and ensure equipment is sterilised.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organised and ready for patient care.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and administrative tasks.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray assistance

Administrative scheduling

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

General information

Name

Dental Assistant

Ref #

64601

Date

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Full / Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Macquarie Centre

Employment Type: Casual

Working hours: Must be available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Practice Details:Chairs: 7 | About us

AtBupa,purpose meets possible.Join us and help shape a future where healthcareismore connected, morepersonalandmore human.

We’rea global healthcare leader trusted bymillionsandcommitted to helping people tolive longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Healthcare is changing, and so are we.We’reinvesting in more clinics, bettersystemsand smarter, more connected ways to help our customers.As wecontinue toexpand our services and invest in innovation,you’llhelp 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 futureisfull 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.

Whatyou’llneedto make it possible

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded but not essential).

• 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.

Whyyou’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.

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.

Location

Bupa Dental - Macquarie Centre