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.
At IUIH we are committed to continuous professional development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement in a support and dynamic work environment. 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.

About the Role?
As an Occupational Therapist within our team, you will provide culturally appropriate OT services as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Our services are provided within a system of care that walks alongside clients in their health journey. The role will service our clinics based predominantly in Moreton Bay (Brisbane North).
What does it look like to be an IUIH Occupational Therapist?

• Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team of health care professionals including Speech Pathologists, Physios, EPs, Podiatrists, GPs, AHWs, Specialists, 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, home visits, educations programs, and other community settings.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuing innovative health service development.
• Commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health.
  

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Clinic based Paediatric caseload – working with Speech Pathologists and other allied health in Inter Professional Practice model
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment clinics that involve a team including a Paediatrician, Paediatric Nurse, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist and an occupational therapist. MDT assessment at IUIH is where a group of highly skilled professionals come together to complete a comprehensive & holistic play based assessment for children with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties.
• Kindy program – IUIH SPOT services work alongside the kindergarten staff to further support the experiences and learning for children attending Deadly Kindys in collaboration with existing kindy programs and routines.
• Offers short-term and long-term support for clients
• Collaborative environment with various disciplines (including podiatrists, physiotherapists, dieticians, GPs, Nurses, Child Health Nurses and more)
• Support from Allied Health Assistants
  

What are the benefits of the position?

• 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.
• 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.
  

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 7 July 2025