Family Partnership Worker - North

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 Southeast Queensland.

The Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) is a home visiting program for first time mothers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies. AFPP Nurse Home Visitors, together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Partnership Workers, support women from pregnancy through to children’s second birthdays. During the program, women have an opportunity to build parenting capacity, explore strategies for achieving identified goals, and feel empowered to manage their lives. The underlying objective of the AFPP is to improve the health, wellbeing and self-sufficiency of parents and their children. 

About the Role?

The Family Partnership Worker contributes to the cultural acceptance of the AFPP within the community and the maintenance of culturally safe visits to participating women and their families. You will work in partnership with the Nurse Home Visitor and provide a comprehensive home visiting service to for women from pregnancy through to children’s second birthday. Due to growth in the program we have multiple positions available across North Brisbane! 

• Build and maintain relationships based on trust, support and growth with eligible women, their families, team colleagues and community members
• Provide culturally safe home visits and support to women who are eligible for the AFPP and their families
• Plan and perform home visits in accordance with the client’s goals, AFPP model elements and AFPP visit-to-visit guidelines
• Accurately document home visits within the clients files
• Participate in community engagement activities and promote the implementation of the AFPP within local community to support the development of client referral pathways 

About You?

Essentials:

•  Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable families, including work with children, young people and
• parents/carers and experience in community engagement.
•  Current QLD Drivers Licence
•  Current Blue Card – Must have prior to commencement.
•  Current Criminal History Check

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.
• A range of Salary Sacrifice options including Novated Leasing, Meal & Entertainment Cards and lots more.