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 deliver of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South East Queensland.

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.

About the Role?

As a Transport Officer within the Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) team you will be responsible for providing professional, courteous, and safe transportation and medical courier services for IUIH and IUIH Clients.

• Provide clients with respectful, courteous, and culturally appropriate transport services
  
• Timely pick up and transporting clients to and from their home in line with client requirements (i.e. medical and health appointments as scheduled and Project and Program attendance)
  
• Ad hoc and emergency pick up of clients as requested
  
• Maintain a log/ record of all your journeys

About You?

Essentials:

• Ability to read and use maps, GPS and street directory
• Ability to understand transport schedules and coordinate effect transport appointments in line with clients’ needs.
• Demonstrate empathy for pregnant mothers and people who are frail, aged and/or disabled
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Blue Card and Disability Workers Screening (Yellow) Card
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Previous Experience within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service

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.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 12 May 2025