Dental Assistant Oaklands Park, South Australia

Bupa Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Bupa Australia (Bupa Dental Marion) is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support a busy Adelaide clinic. This full-time role covers Monday to Friday with a possibility of Saturday shifts, helping to deliver safe, high-quality dental care.

Experience is not required, but a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded. You will perform chair-side duties, X-ray assistance, infection control, instrument handling, and ensure treatment rooms are clean and ready for patients.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded.
• Experience not required; genuine passion welcome.
• Strong infection control knowledge required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during procedures.
• Assist with X-rays and patient prep.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation standards.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organised and ready for patients.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

X-ray assistance

Infection control

Patient communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Marion

Practice Details: Chairs: 4

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Days: Working across Monday to Friday with the opportunity to work on Saturdays

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 not necessary, 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.