Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Goodwood

Bupa; Adelaide; In loco; AUD 56.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Bupa Dental Goodwood is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our busy practice of six chairs, operating Monday to Friday with a 4-day compressed week. This full-time role starts from 7:30 am and runs through 6:30 pm, offering a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

You will assist chair-side, support infection control, manage instrument sterilisation, and ensure treatment rooms are clean, well-organised and ready for patient care in a fast-paced, high-volume

Competenze

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) preferred.
• Chair-side skills including suction, instrument handling, and radiography.
• Strong infection-control knowledge and sterilisation practices.
• Excellent communication with patients and team in a busy clinic.

Mansioni

• Assist with clinical procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilise instruments between patients.
• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.

Conoscenze

Chair-side assistance

X-ray knowledge

Infection control

Communication

Formazione

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Goodwood

Practice Details: Chairs x 6

Employment Type: Full time

Working days / times: Monday - Friday; 4 day compressed week, starting at 7h30 and finishing at 18h30

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.

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.

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