Are you someone that likes the fast paced environment of a busy Medical and Dental surgery?. GEGAC Primary Health Care are looking for someone to work in reception and attend administration tasks.
A background in both Medical and Dental would be ideal for those looking to join our team. Training will be provided for the successful candidate. If you feel this is the position for you GEGAC PHC would like to hear from you.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.
Position Purpose
The successful applicant will work in a team of 6 staff, consisting of 3 medical drivers and 3 receptionists. Great organisational skills and an ability to work in a faced paced environment is essential. The right person will work with other sectors in Primary Health Care to ensure client centred care is achieved.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local community.
- To delegate and provide support to existing reception staff.
- To ensure the task client referral and/or documentation is attending promptly.
- Confident and experienced in communication and frontline reception.
- To ensure MBS billing is attended daily and work with the Reception Team Leader to ensure correct client files. Attend requirements to maintain accreditation standards.
- Demonstrated efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritise and take directions from Management.
- Able to communicate well with internal staff and other external organisations, including the wider Aboriginal communities.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Good reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Experience of and commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and neutrality.
- Ability to work independently.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
- Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience working in a Medical Centre or medical environment ESSENTIAL
- A knowledge of Aboriginal culture and prior experience working within an Aboriginal community DESIRABLE
- A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
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Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 3 November 2024.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".