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Trainee Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Australia

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Posted 13/10/2025 Job Number 55260 Work type Full Time Posting End Date 12/11/2025

Join our team as a Trainee Dental Assistant – no experience needed!
Have you ever considered a career as a Dental Assistant? Bupa Dental Gold Coast region is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant team on a trainee program. Comprehensive accredited training provided, making this an exciting opportunity for anyone eager to start a new career, even if you have no prior experience!

About the Practice:
Our Bupa Dental Gold Coast region is well known for its cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants and general dentistry. We are a solid, stable team looking for a dedicated Trainee Dental Assistant as we prepare for a significant growth in customer volumes. Team dynamic is incredibly important to us. You can find out more about our practices 
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The Opportunity:
We have a versatile, exciting and rewarding opportunity at our Gold Coast, QLD practices available for a Trainee Dental Assistant seeking permanent full-time work while they study towards a Certificate III in dental assisting:

  • Modern dental practice running a wide range of dental treatments
  • Friendly, fun and dedicated team
  • Comprehensive on the job training provided 
  • Convenient locations to transport nearby to all practices 
  • All day free parking!
  • Work towards your Certificate III in dental assisting while learning from the best!
  • 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
  • Provide instrument sterilisation
  • Maintain infection control standards and procedures

You'll be:

  • Dedicated to a 12-month minimum commitment of studying towards your Certificate III while working full-time.
  • 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 180 practices Australia wide - Move and grow with us!
  • Subsidised training provided, start studying after 3 months with us!

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 participation on an equitable basis

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

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.

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