Dental Assistant

General information

Name Dental Assistant Ref # 54334 Date Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Full / Part Time Full Time

Description & Requirements

About the Practice:
Our Palmerston Dental Surgery practice is a part of our ever-growing Bupa network of dental, optical and health insurance practices and stores! 
Palmerston Dental Surgery is well known for its cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants and general dentistry. We are a solid, stable team looking for an experienced Dental Assistant as we prepare for a significant growth in customer volumes. Team dynamic is incredibly important to us in our 4-chair practice. You can find out more about our practice here.  
The Opportunity:

We have a versatile, exciting and rewarding opportunity at our Palmerston, NT practice available for a Dental Assistant seeking Casual work: 

• Modern dental practice with 4 chairs running a wide range of dental treatments
• Friendly, fun and dedicated team
• Maintain our amazing customer and team culture - providing continued excellent customer service to our patients
• Prepare patients & facilities for dental treatment
• Deliver quality chairside assistance to our Dentists
• Treatment coordination 
• Provide instrument sterilisation
• Maintain infection control standards and procedures

You'll be:

• Ideally 1+ years’ experience working as a Dental Assistant
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded 
• You're a motivated self-starter, this is a fast paced and dynamic role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about customer service and patient care
• Organised with attention to detail
• Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner

Why join the Bupa network?

• Significant Bupa product and service discounts - up to 40% health insurance discount + much more.
• Over 160 practices Australia wide - Move with us!
• Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa!

Apply now, we'll be interviewing as soon as applications are received!

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participati