Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterilization Expert

Bupa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Partner discounts (Apple/Samsung/JB Hi

Gym & spa discounts

Job summary

Join Bupa in Sydney as a Dental Assistant, supporting safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. You’ll assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control standards, and ensure rooms and equipment are clean, sterile, and ready for patient care.

Experience as a Dental Assistant or willingness to learn is valued; Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded. Strong chair-side skills and admin abilities will help you thrive in a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dental Assistant or willingness to learn (Certificate III/IV highly regarded but not essential).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment following infection control standards and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling and service quality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray assisting

Administrative skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental instruments

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

Join Bupa in Sydney as a Dental Assistant, supporting safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. You’ll assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control standards, and ensure rooms and equipment are clean, sterile, and ready for patient care.

Experience as a Dental Assistant or willingness to learn is valued; Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded. Strong chair-side skills and admin abilities will help you thrive in a busy clinic environment.