Dental Assistant Findon, South Australia

Bupa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech discounts

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Dental Grange Road in Adelaide, SA, is inviting a dedicated Dental Assistant to join a modern, patient-focused practice. The role involves chair-side support, infection control, and helping maintain efficient, high-quality care for patients across a busy, high-volume clinic.

The successful candidate will have either experience in dental assisting or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, and will thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment that values patient comfort and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated chair-side assistance skills including suction, instrument handling, and assisting with X-rays.
• Strong infection control knowledge and ability to clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication

Patient-focused

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Grange Road

Practice Details: Chairs 4

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Days: Monday to Friday

At Bupa Dental - Grange Road, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on preventative, family and cosmetic dentistry. We believe in building enduring relationships and trust with each patient, and our friendly team always strives to provide the most comfortable, enjoyable experience possible.

At our practice, we offer a warm and welcoming environment with the benefits of modern dentistry, including digital radiographs, intraoral photography and Invisalign.

As a QIP (Quality Innovation Performance) accredited clinic, we’re committed to providing a high standard of dental care and an excellent customer experience.

We welcome new patients from all major health funds and look forward to seeing you at Bupa Dental - Grange Road.

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:

• Experience is a Must 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.