Address• Strong Cultural Investment and Integrity Framework setting the foundation for our ways of Doing, Seeing, Being, Knowing and Belonging.
• Enjoy salary sacrifice benefits of up to $15,899 annually as well as Motor Vehicle Allowances for employees travelling throughout the IUIH Network.
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Integrated professional development opportunities with the Allied Health services within the Network and System of Care.
• A work/life balance that provides growth opportunities and career progression across the organisation.
• Professional development opportunities are made available and encouraged by the leadership team to build staff as practitioners and as people.
• 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.
• Opportunity for a relocation allowance to interstate applicants.
About Us?
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the South East Qld Region.
About the Team?
The Disability Services team provides a range of services to NDIS participants in SEQ. These services encompass Coordination of the NDIS plan, Allied therapies and advocacy support. The Disability Services unit fosters a holistic approach to participants of the IUIH network to improve access for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to a comprehensive and effective range of extended Health services and clinical programs.
About the Role?
As an Occupational Therapist within the disability services team team, you will provide culturally appropriate services as part of a multi- disciplinary team to participants of the NDIS. Our services are provided within a system of care that walks alongside clients in their health journey.
What does it look like to be an IUIH Disability Occupational Therapist?
• Opportunity to develop both Adult and Paediatric skills by maintaining a diverse caseload across the lifespan. This includes the opportunity to specialise in adult, paediatric or mixed caseloads.
• Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team of health care professionals including: Speech Pathologists, Physios, EPs, Paed Nurses, GPs, AHWs, Paediatricians, and more. As a collaborative team we work together to provide client-centred care.
• Work in a variety of settings such as primary health care clinics, kindergartens, and other community settings.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuing innovative health service development.
• Commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health.
Mandatory Requirements
• Current Yellow Card – Disability Worker Screening Clearence (Prior to Commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• AHPRA Registration
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates (Willingness to obtain)
• Current criminal history check (willingness to obtain)
Desirable, but not mandatory:
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.
Applications Close – Midday Monday 8 July 2024
