Dental Assistant | Karingal Hub

Bupa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Gym and spa discounts

Internal career pathways

Job summary

Bupa Dental Karingal Hub in Melbourne is hiring Dental Assistants for a permanent full-time role with a 4-day week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 7:45am–6:15pm; Wednesdays off). The clinic features 3 chairs and onsite free parking. Experience not required, with training available for the right candidate.

Role involves chair-side assistance, infection-control duties, room preparation, and supporting the dental team to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting is preferred but training can be provided.
• Ability to provide chair-side assistance including suction, instrument passing, and materials handling.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and sterilisation processes.
• Ability to assist with x-ray procedures and maintain treatment room hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance for dental procedures and maintain instrument flow.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and dental instruments per infection-control standards.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow to support efficient clinic operation.
• Support delivery of safe clinical care and contribute to achieving patient care goals.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray procedures (assistance)

Work in a team

Job description

Dental Assistants | Bupa Dental Karingal Hub - Exciting new practice opened in August 2026!

Permanent Full Time: 4-day week! This role is rostered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:45am to 6:15pm, with Wednesdays off

Practice Details: 3 Chairs | Free parking onsite! Experience not required | Practice Information (opens in new window)

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 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

• Ideally 2 months' experience working as a Dental Assistant in Australia. However, we are open to training and supporting the right candidate.
• Provide chair-side assistance for dental professionals providing dental treatment including usage of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, assist in x-rays procedures and knowledge of instrumentation.
• Clean and prepare the treatment room, dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards and BDC procedures;
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplace.
• Is responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion
• Assist with the management of appointment schedules including booking, cancellation, rebooking and confirming appointments as required.

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.