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Form of workWe are seeking someone to join our wonderful dynamic team at GEGAC Primary Health Care in Bairnsdale to lead and guide our team at reception. The right person will be required to have 3 years current experience working in a medical practice, leading a team of 3 receptionists and 3 medical drivers. An experience in medical terminology and a qualification of medical administration is desirable for the leadership 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
The Team Leader of reception will oversee a staff of 3 medical drivers and 3 receptionists. Great organisational skills and a recent employment of at least three years working in a medical setting is required. The right person will work with other sectors in Primary Health Care to ensure client centered care is achieved. A qualification in administration will be looked on favourably.
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 Practice Manager to ensure correct client files.
- 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
- 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
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0*** or by emailing **@gegac.org.au.
Or by following the below link for all GEGAC’s current vacancies.
https://gegac.bamboohr.com/jobs/
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 **@gegac.org.au.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 28 January 2024.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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)".
