Dental Assistant |Bupa Dental Burnside

Bupa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech discounts

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Dental Burnside Village is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our full-time team in Adelaide. The role supports clinical procedures, maintains infection control, and ensures rooms and equipment are prepared for patient care.

Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is valued. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume practice with a collaborative, patient-centered culture and ongoing opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, and assisting with X-rays.
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures and patient care.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilise equipment.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.
• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

X-ray procedures

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Burnside Village

Practice Details: Chairs x 4

Employment Type: Full time

Workings days and shifts: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8h30am - 17h30pm; Thursday 8h30am - 19h30pm; Saturdays 8h30am - 12h30pm

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:

• Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded; however, we encourage all candidates with a genuine passion for a career in dental assisting to apply.
• Demonstrated chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and sound knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of infection control, with the ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with BDC procedures and WHS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm, patient-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, modern, high-volume dental practice while contributing positively to a supportive team culture.

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.

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 and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

As part of the application process, you’ll be invited to complete a short online interview powered by AI. This takes around 30 minutes and helps us gain a deeper understanding of your experience and strengths.

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.