Dental Assistant

GEGAC Dental is seeking amotivated and reliable Dental Assistant to join our busy and rewardingAboriginal Primary Health Care team. This role offers the opportunity to workwithin a supportive multidisciplinary environment delivering culturally safe dentalcare to community.

OrganisationalProfile

GEGAC isan Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale of about 200 staff GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation thatdelivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health Social ServicesElders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGACadvocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community byprioritising services that enhance social emotional and spiritual wellbeingwith culture at the heart of everything we do.

PositionPurpose

The GEGACDental Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of culturallysafe high-quality oral health services to Aboriginal community in/around theBairnsdale and East Gippsland region. The role contributes to improved oralhealth outcomes through clinical support client engagement infectionprevention care coordination and administrative assistance.

Allclinical activities are undertaken under the direction and supervision of anappropriately qualified oral health clinician and within the scope of practiceof a Dental Assistant.

Key Selection Criteria

Knowledge & Understanding:

A demonstrated interest in andunderstand of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing principles and the value androle of Aboriginal Health Services.

Knowledge of infection prevention andsterilisation standards.

Skills& Experience:

Demonstrated dental assistingexperience in a clinical environment and knowledge and understanding of contemporarydental techniques.

Strong interpersonal and communicationskills especially with Aboriginal community and families.

Ability to maintain accurate electronicrecords and a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality requirementspertaining to client care and client records.

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work collaboratively in amulti-disciplinary team environment.

Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.

Qualifications and RegistrationsRequirement (Essential or Desirable).

Valid Victorian drivers licence ESSENTIAL

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (orrecognised equivalent experience and competency) ESSENTIAL

Current First Aid Certificate ESSENTIAL

Demonstrated experience working as a DentalAssistant including chairside assistance infection control and sterilisationprocesses ESSENTIAL

A satisfactory Working with ChildrenCheck and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL

Ability to work effectively within amultidisciplinary health service environmentESSENTIAL

A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islanderbackground DESIRABLE

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGACrequirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtainedby copying and pasting this URL into your browser: copy of the position description can also beobtained by emailing

Applicants must address the key selection criteriafor shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the keyselection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed

This position will remain open untilfilled. Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoiddisappointment or missing out prospective applicants are strongly encouragedto apply without delay.

A valid Working with Children Check and Policecheck is mandatory to work in this organisation.

this advertisement is pursuant to thespecial measures provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975(Cth).