Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Coffs Harbour

Bupaoptical; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech perks

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Dental Coffs Harbour is hiring a Dental Assistant on a casual basis with potential to transition to permanent part-time. You’ll provide chair-side support, handle X-ray tasks, and uphold infection control standards while helping maintain efficient practice operations.

The role involves patient education, prep and cleaning of rooms, and collaboration with a friendly, supportive team in a modern 5-chair clinic near public transport. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant or a willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, X-ray assistance, and dental instrumentation knowledge.
• Ability to clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms and equipment per infection control standards and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling and service quality standards.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray assistance

Administrative support

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Casual with the opportunity to transition to Permanent Part Time
Working Hours: Flexibility to work across Monday to Friday shifts

Practice Details: Join our modern 5 chair Coffs Harbour practice, conveniently located close to local amenities and public transport. Be part of a friendly, supportive team delivering exceptional care in a growing community. Take a look inside our practice here

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 provide a high-quality clinical care delivery, promoting patient education in dental health, and contributing to the smooth and professional operation of the practice.

What you'll need to make it possible:

• 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'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.