Dental Assistant | East Victoria Park Dental

Bupa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Exclusive discounts on tech & fitness

Job summary

East Victoria Park Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures, maintain infection control, and keep treatment rooms ready for patient care. The role offers part-time hours across Tue to Fri with a fortnightly Saturday shift in a high-volume practice.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent and strong chair-side skills, infection control, and teamwork. Join a supportive clinic and contribute to excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Chair-side assistance skills with instrument handling and suction.
• Sound knowledge of dental instrumentation and X-ray assistance.
• Strong infection control aligned with WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and patient outcomes.
• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain treatment rooms.
• Ensure equipment is sterilised and rooms are clean and ready.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | East Victoria Park Dental

Practice Details: Chairs x 6

Employment Type: Part time; 37.25 hours per week

Working Days / Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 7:45am - 5:30pm, Friday 7:45am - 4:30 pm, Fortnight Saturday 8am-2:30pm

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.

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

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