Dental Assistant | Growth, Patient-First Clinic

Bupa Australia; NURIOOTPA; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Exclusive discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Barossa Dental in Barossa Valley is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our full-time team. You will support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care, assist with procedures, maintain infection control, and keep treatment rooms clean and ready for patients.

Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is valued; strong chair-side skills, instrument handling, X-ray assistance, and a warm, patient-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Barossa Dental in Barossa Valley is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our full-time team. You will support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care, assist with procedures, maintain infection control, and keep treatment rooms clean and ready for patients.

Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is valued; strong chair-side skills, instrument handling, X-ray assistance, and a warm, patient-focused approach are essential.