Receptionist- Bidyadanga

KAMS; Bidyadanga; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfares subsidy

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

KAMS invites applications for a part-time Receptionist at Bidyadanga Health Centre, WA. You will support patient flow, manage reception duties, and ensure accurate MMEx data entry while upholding strict confidentiality. The role offers a supportive multidisciplinary team in a remote Aboriginal community.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills, reliability, and a respectful approach to community health settings; a flexible schedule is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception/administration, preferably in health or community services.
• Ability to coordinate client data and appointments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Greet Community members and coordinate arrivals.
• Enter patient demographics into MMEx accurately.
• Answer calls and relay messages professionally.
• Maintain data integrity and update records at every visit.

Skills

Reception

MMEx data entry

Confidentiality

Tools

MMEx software

Job description

• Unique opportunity to work in a spectacular region!
• Outstanding base salary of $62,815 PLUS airfares & super!

About the Organisation

Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange) is located on the Kimberley coast in Western Australia, 1590 kilometres from the capital city of Perth and 180 kilometres from Broome.

The recognised traditional owners of the land are the Karajarri people.

Bidyadanga is the largest remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia with a population of approximately 850 residents and is home to the Karajarri, Juwalinny, Mangala, Nyungamarta and Yulpartja language groups.

Rich in history, art and culture and with a developing economy, Bidyadanga has many community facilities and infrastructure to support community's people.

The word Bidyadanga comes from a word for "emu watering hole" (pijarta or bidyada).Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc (BACLG) was incorporated in 1975 as a not-for-profit organisation to administer government-funded programs such as the Daycare service, Municipal Services, and agencies of Centrelink and Australia Post, for the community. A Council of community representatives governs the organisation.

The Council is comprised of two members of each of the five language groups that reside in Bidyadanga. Council elections are held every three years.

About the Opportunity

BACLG now has an opportunity for a Receptionist to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Bidyadanga, WA, on a part time basis. Reporting to the Bidyadanga Health Centre Manager, you will be required towork as part of a team to support the efficient and safe coordination of client care through the health centre through the provision of all reception and administrative duties.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Greet Community members and coordinate arrivals by entering data into MMEx “patient tracking”
• Ensure that all client demographic details are updated/current at every presentation
• Ensure that any clients that self-identify or observed to be unwell are discussed with a Remote Area Nurse.
• Answer telephone calls and pass on messages in a professional and timely manner
• Enter patient specific documents by scanning into individual MMEx records

The ideal candidate will have high level integrity in maintaining patient and organisational confidentiality.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouragedbut are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $62,815 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285p.a. (after 12 months of service);
• 5 weeks annual leavep.a.;

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

KAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.

Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.