Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Adult) page is loaded## Occupational Therapist (Adult)locations: Windsor, Queenslandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100015**Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health**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. The Allied Health Operations team provide direct clinical services, contracted Allied Health professional services, programs, and care coordination support to IUIH and its member organizations. The primary focus is to improve access to a broad range of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through inter-professional collaboration and partnerships with local stakeholders and organizations.As an Occupational Therapist within our team, you will provide culturally appropriate 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 the Bayside, Southside and Gold Coast regions.* 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.* 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* Willingness to travel across Bayside, Southside and Gold Coast region**Desirable, but not mandatory:*** Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.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." #J-18808-Ljbffr