Dental Assistant — Impactful Care & Growth in Busy Practice

Bupa Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech discounts

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Australia is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for Bupa Dental Burnside Village in Adelaide. In this full-time role, you will support delivery of high-quality dental care, assist with clinical procedures, and help maintain infection control and clean treatment rooms.

The successful candidate will bring chair-side skills, X-ray support, and strong communication to a fast-paced, patient-centered practice. We welcome applicants with Certificate III in Dental Assisting or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or 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

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

Skills

Chair-side skills

Infection control

Communication skills

Dental assisting cert/experience

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Bupa Australia is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for Bupa Dental Burnside Village in Adelaide. In this full-time role, you will support delivery of high-quality dental care, assist with clinical procedures, and help maintain infection control and clean treatment rooms.

The successful candidate will bring chair-side skills, X-ray support, and strong communication to a fast-paced, patient-centered practice. We welcome applicants with Certificate III in Dental Assisting or relevant experience.