Community Liaison Officer

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

About Us?

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the development, planning and Delivery of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South East Queensland.

The Quality and Innovation team provides clinical oversight and support t IUIH member services and is responsible for the service development and delivery of urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and family wellbeing care. This diverse team includes IUIH Data and Research, Logistics, Oral Health, Pharmacy, Policy, Social Health, and Regional Clinical Support.

The Goodna Clinic was established in 2014 in response to the large and unmet health and related needs of a large and growing population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Goodna region.

About the Role?

As a Community Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing local marketing and community engagement strategies to actively increase awareness, access to and uptake of health services with the primary goal being to ensure our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community have the best possible health outcomes. The role will entail service delivery from designated primary clinic locations and outreach services as required.

• Establish and maintain effective networks throughout local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Develop a database of effective strategic relationships with key government and non-government stakeholders in the catchment area, including sporting agencies, schools, health and social service providers
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to monitor trends in service uptake and activity
• Research and identify social community demographics and social networks
• Conduct promotional visits to local community groups, schools, social service agencies etc. to provide practical information and advice regarding access and engagement to our medical services
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the catchment area

About You?

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
  
• Current Criminal History Check
  
• Current Blue Card

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

What Can we Offer?

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.     
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
• Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 6th May 2024