Dental Assistant | Casual pool

Bupaoptical; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupaoptical in Sydney South West is seeking a Casual Pool Dental Assistant to support safe clinical care across multiple practices. The role involves assisting with chair-side procedures, sterilisation, and patient flow in busy clinics.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months in dental assisting, a valid driver’s licence, reliability, and a cheerful, team-oriented approach. Travel across Sydney South West practices may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in dental assisting.
• Ability to travel across Sydney South West practices.
• Strong communication and patient care orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical procedures and chair-side support.
• Sterilisation and processing of dental equipment.
• Maintain infection control and prepare treatment rooms.

Skills

Dental assisting

Driver's licence

Punctual & reliable

Team communication

Job description

Casual Pool Dental Assistant | Sydney South West
Location ranges: Outer Western Sydney through to South West Sydney (Penrith to Parramatta, Campbelltown to Liverpool, Menai to Miranda and surrounding suburbs)

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 the Dental Assistant role is to support the delivery of safe clinical care and procedures and contribute to achieving patient care goals in dental health. This role ensures that all equipment and supplies adhere to infection control standards, including the sterilisation and processing of dental equipment and the treatment rooms are maintained in a safe and organised manner.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Experienced – minimum 6 months in dental assisting
• Flexible – willing to travel across Sydney South West practices
• Reliable – with a strong work ethic and punctuality
• Customer-focused – passionate about patient care
• Organised – with great attention to detail
• A great communicator – cheerful, approachable and team-oriented
• Ideally have a driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Why you’ll love it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

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.