Start your dental career with hands on training, real world experience, and a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a career change, the Bupa Dental Assistant Traineeship offers a paid, practical pathway into one of healthcare’s most important support roles.

You’ll learn on the job, work with experienced clinicians, and complete your Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting, all while making a real difference in the lives of patients.

Learn more about the program or apply now.

About the Traineeship Program

As a Dental Assistant Trainee, you’ll be employed at a Bupa Dental practice while completing a nationally recognised qualification through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You'll gain valuable experience supporting chairside procedures, infection control, patient care, and practice administration.

Bupa offers a flexible training model in partnership with Foundation Education to help you balance study and work. With a dedicated team around you and career pathways beyond, you’ll be building a future in health you can be proud of.

What you'll learn

The traineeship includes structured learning and development toward:

What the Traineeship offers you

• Earn while you learn – you’ll be employed while you study
• On-the-job experience in one of our 170+ Bupa Dental clinics across Australia
• Flexible online learning with nationally recognised qualifications
• Strong clinical mentorship from experienced dental professionals
• Career pathways into senior assistant roles, leadership or oral health study
• Contribute to a patient-first environment where you’re part of every smile

Support, Learning and Development

From day one, you’ll be supported by your Practice Manager, an experienced dental team, and the Bupa Dental community. You’ll gain:

• A structured orientation and training plan
• Weekly team support and feedback
• Flexible online learning through Foundation Education
• Practice-based exposure to all aspects of dental assisting
• Access to funding support (based on your eligibility and state)

Program Timeline

To be included 

Who we’re looking for

To apply, you must:

• Be over 18
• Have Australian working rights
• Be willing to enrol in a Certificate III or IV through an RTO
• Be committed to learning, teamwork and delivering excellent care

How to apply

Submit your expression of interest through our recruitment portal. Our Talent Team will guide you through the process, from screening and interviews through to matching you with the right practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about your application, our processes or what happens next? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about applying for the Dental Assistant Traineeship at Bupa

👉 To find out more, read our FAQ's sheet.

Read more about Dr Lucy Lockwood's experience as a Oral Health Specialist at one of our Dental clinics on our Meet our People page.

Join us – be at the heart of dentistry’s future.