GEGAC Dental is seeking a motivated and reliable Dental Assistant to join our busy and rewarding Aboriginal Primary Health Care team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment delivering culturally safe dental care to community. Organisational Profile GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 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 advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do. Position Purpose The GEGAC Dental Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of culturally safe, high-quality oral health services to Aboriginal community in/around the Bairnsdale and East Gippsland region. The role contributes to improved oral health outcomes through clinical support, client engagement, infection prevention, care coordination and administrative assistance. All clinical activities are undertaken under the direction and supervision of an appropriately qualified oral health clinician and within the scope of practice of a Dental Assistant. Key Selection Criteria Knowledge & Understanding: ·A demonstrated interest in, and understand of, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing principles and the value and role of Aboriginal Health Services. ·Knowledge of infection prevention and sterilisation standards. Skills & Experience: ·Demonstrated dental assisting experience in a clinical environment and knowledge and understanding of contemporary dental techniques. ·Strong interpersonal and communication skills especially with Aboriginal community and families. ·Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality requirements pertaining to client care and client records. Personal Attributes: ·Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. ·Strong organisational and time management skills. Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable). ·Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL ·Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or recognised equivalent experience and competency) ESSENTIAL ·Current First Aid Certificate ESSENTIAL ·Demonstrated experience working as a Dental Assistant, including chairside assistance, infection control and sterilisation processes ESSENTIAL ·A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL ·Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health service environment ESSENTIAL ·A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE ·Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL How to apply for this job A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Dental-Assistant-Position-Description.pdf A copy of the position description can also be obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au. 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. This position will remain open until filled. Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoid disappointment or missing out, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to apply without delay.” 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)”.
