Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Carousel

Dental Corporation Pty Ltd; Canning; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech perks

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bupa Australia’s Bupa Dental Carousel is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant to support safe, high-quality care. The role covers chair-side assistance, infection control, sterilisation, and room preparation in a busy 7-chair clinic.

Working days are Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:45 to 17:30. Flexible on-call availability is welcomed to cover leave, with a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Chair-side assistance including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, and X-ray support.
• Strong infection control knowledge and ability to prepare and sterilise rooms per procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient-focused interpersonal skills in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care.
• Assist with clinical procedures and X-ray support.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilisation procedures.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and equipment for patient care.
• Provide warm, patient-focused care in a busy, high-volume practice.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

On-call availability

X-ray assistance

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Carousel

Practice Details: Chairs 7

Employment Type: Part time

Working Days / Hours:Monday, Thursday and Friday 8h45 to 17h30

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 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:

• 2+year 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.
• Casual availability with a level of flexibility, including the ability to be on call to cover sick leave and annual leave as required.
• 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.

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.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.