Dental Assistant - Bondi

HCF Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on hospital and extras

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks of parental leave

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Discounts on products and gym

Job summary

HCF Bondi Junction Dental Center is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to work with dentists and the practice manager, ensuring patient comfort, smooth daily operations, and adherence to our dental quality management system.

This full-time, maximum-term position (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday) supports chair-side duties, infection control, instrument preparation, stock management, and ongoing learning within a supportive, member-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Prior dental knowledge and experience.
• Neat appearance and high personal hygiene.
• High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists and ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment per policies.
• Prepare patient day sheets and schedules, and assist with emergencies where possible.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparation for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument setup, procedure support, radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and machine stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with WHS legislation, policies and PPE, and report hazards promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training and health and safety activities.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Confidentiality

Infection control

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Radiography

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

As a Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our Dentists and Practice Manager to ensure high quality patient care, compliance with our Dental Quality Management System, and the smooth running of day to day operations of our Bondi Dental Center.

Please note this is a full time Maximum Term Position until 1 Sept 2027 based in our Bondi Junction Dental Center (40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency throughout their visit.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment in accordance with HCF policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient day sheets, prepare for patient lists, and accommodate emergencies where possible.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparing patients for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument and material set-up, procedure support, mixing materials, data entry, and radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and perform equipment and stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, policies, and procedures. Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities.

Key Performance Areas

• Efficient management of handpieces, stock, and materials.
• Satisfactory assistance and competency in all dental assistant duties.
• Teamwork and cooperation, including flexibility for additional tasks.
• Good communication, punctuality, and attendance.
• Commitment to learning and adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and PPE standards.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous dental knowledge and experience.
• Neat appearance and sound personal hygiene.
• High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.

Desirable:

• Reception experience or willingness to be cross-trained.
• Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.