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 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 Southeast Qld Region.

Staying Deadly|headspace Deception Bay aims to provide comprehensive assessment treatment and assertive outreach support to clients presenting with mild, moderate and/or severe mental health needs. Working in a unique multidisciplinary care team as an extension of the IUIH comprehensive model of care, along with integration with the Staying Deadly Hub teams to provide appropriate and responsive care to clients would otherwise not access support or require inpatient care.

About the Role?

Staying Deadly Care Coordinators provide outcome focused health, social and practical support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Working within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with moderate to severe mental health needs that; are at risk of entering the acute care system if their symptoms are unmanaged, or who are stepping down from an inpatient episode of care to ensure they are well supported in the community through holistic and wrap around primary health and mental health care. The role will manage a caseload of clients with varying needs, to empower and foster strength, resilience and well-being through participation in intensive case management, planning and coordination.

Day to Day Duties may Include:

• Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different programs.
• Developing and maintaining support plans in conjunction with clients and relevant service providers.
• Work with clients in a trauma informed, recovery and/or strengths-based approach to formulate, implement and review well-being plans including a comprehensive assessment of need and safety planning.
• Assisting in the coordination and delivery of services for clients identified with drug and alcohol, mental health, chronic disease and social health issues.
• Participate in care coordination activities to fulfil needs of assigned clients transition care plans, including coordination meetings with relevant external stakeholders.
• Working flexibly in response to client and family/carer needs
• Conduct home, community and/ or custody visits to support ongoing client recovery.

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 Blue Card
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (Willing to obtain)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• Certificate IV or Higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Primary Health or willing to complete

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Demonstrated 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 – Midday Monday 17 March 2025