Receptionist

We are seeking a Casual Receptionist to work in or front of house and assist with administration duties within an exciting energetic multidisciplinary team that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the local Aboriginal community. The role of the Receptionist is to ensure the smooth running of the reception area and the provision of various Administration supports are provided to the program areas and staff within the Organisation during business core hours which are between the hours of 9.00am to 5.06pm.

Organisational Profile

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal CoOperative Ltd (GEGAC) is a community controlled notforprofit Organisation with proud history that is dated back to 1972.

GEGAC provides a full range of holistic services for Aboriginal people that includes but is not limited to medical housing Community wellbeing family support education employment and most importantly a place of cultural connection and representation for all Aboriginal people.

Some of the many benefits of working at GEGAC include salary packaging novated leasing access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) flexible working arrangements and access to Medical / Dental services.

Position Purpose

The Casual Receptionist will support all areas of GEGAC by ensuring the efficient operation of the reception area and providing essential administrative support to program teams and staff. This role is vital in maintaining smooth daily operations and will be performed during core business hours Monday to Friday from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 06 PM.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
• Confident and experienced in telephone answering and frontline reception.
• 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 problemsolving skills excellent written and oral communication skills as well as highly developed interpersonal coaching and consultative skills.
• Basic computer and general office equipment experience and knowledge.
• Experience of and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and neutrality at all times.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

Victorian Drivers License ESSENTIAL

A knowledge of Aboriginal culture and prior experience working within an Aboriginal Community DESIRABLE

A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE

A satisfactory Working with Childrens Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL

Proof of COVID19 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 the below link into your browser or by emailing

https : / / gegac / wpcontent / uploads / 2025 / 04 / 202504CasualReceptionistPositionDescriptionNJsigned.pdf

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 Cooperative

PO Box 634

Bairnsdale Vic 3875

Applications close 5pm Sunday 27 April 2025

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).

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Multi-line Phone Systems,Customer Service,Computer Skills,QuickBooks,Medical office experience,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Dental Office Experience,Front Desk,Administrative Experience,Medical Receptionist,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1