Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 6th Oct 2021
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane
Do you want to work with a passionate & collaborative multidisciplinary team, who are committed to closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? More details below!
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. We have innovative programs including Birthing in Our Communities (BiOC) which has recently been recognised for achieving significant improvements in pre-term birth rates and antenatal care. We have a fierce commitment to meeting ‘Closing the Gap’ targets and have been nationally acknowledged for providing Australia’s first Indigenous Fever Clinic in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Family Health and Wellbeing team is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in South East Queensland with the following services: Legal, Social health, Birthing and early childhood (BiOC and ANFPP), Early Childhood education (Deadly Kindies) Family Wellbeing, Paediatric Occupational and Speech pathology
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the IUIH team within a paediatric or mixed adult and paediatric caseload. In this role, you will be providing individual therapy and/or group programs designed to support clients through developmental programs and OT interventions as needed.
Desirable, but not mandatory:
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.
Opportunities available for experienced professionals and recent graduates.
If you have questions regarding the role please contact our HR team at [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.