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SalaryWe are seeking a vibrant and energetic Dental Assistant to work with our GEGAC dental team. If you are reliable and have a passion for working with a predominantly Aboriginal population, we want to hear from you. We have generous salary packaging benefits and a great work/life balance for the successful candidate. We are hoping to find someone that has strong Dental Assistant skills, but who also knows the importance of administration and CDBS billing in the operations of our Dental Clinic. There will be an opportunity for participating in outreach and smile squad if successful in obtaining this position.
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
To provide professional and quality dental assistance, clerical and reception duties to a busy Aboriginal Dental service. We are looking for someone reliable and has a knowledge of the issues that affect our community. You will be required to assist in the dental clinic, outreach and smile squad as needed.
Specifically, the role requires the provision of holistic assessment, support, and continuity of care to the client, carer, and family. Duties include reception duties when rostered and assist the Dentist and Oral Health Therapist in your scope of practice as a Dental Assistant.
Key Selection Criteria
- A demonstrated interest in, and understanding of the family and health needs of the Aboriginal Community and an understanding of local Aboriginal culture.
- An understanding of the philosophy of and need for an Aboriginal Health Service.
- Well-developed communication skills especially in regard to Aboriginal families.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation (written and electronic) of client history and data collection.
- Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality issues pertaining to clients and client records.
- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary dental techniques.
- Proven clinical skills.
- Proven understanding of sterilisation, infection control and safe practice in providing dental services.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively participate in team meetings and represent GEGAC on committees and forums relating to dental services.
- Proven ability to promote the program with Dental and other health professionals to further promote the Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Medical Services.
- Proven ability to maintain a patient liaison and advocating role.
- Proven organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work unsupervised using initiative, with a strong sense of commitment.
- Good reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Experience of and commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and neutrality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL
- Minimum Certificate III level Qualification in Dental Assisting or equivalent ESSENTIAL
- Current First Aid Certificate ESSENTIAL
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check and Criminal Records 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
A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception or by emailing .
Position Description -
Or by following the below link for all GEGAC’s current vacancies.
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 .
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 4 February 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)".
