Allied Health Assistant at IUIH

Windsor, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy Support, Exercise Physiology Support, Physiotherapy Support, NDIS Service Delivery, Clinical Support Tasks, NDIS Referral Coordination, Intake Meetings, Compliance Tracking, Stakeholder Liaison, Triage, Documentation Execution, Information Session Delivery, Lifestyle Modification Programs, Capacity Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Culturally Safe Practice

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health 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. The Regional and Specialist Services Team, established by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) in 2024, is dedicated to delivering coordinated, culturally safe, and integrated specialist, allied health, and primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families across Southeast Queensland. About the Role? The Allied Health Assistant will be required to work alongside various positions and services within the Allied Health Team to support health initiatives within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of South East Queensland. Specifically, but not limited to providing support to the Occupational Therapy team, Exercise Physiology team, Physiotherapy team, ITC team and NDIS service delivery needs. Clinical support tasks will be delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an allied health professional. Your day to day duties may include: Coordinate NDIS Allied Health referrals across the IUIH Network Southeast Queensland footprint Facilitate intake meetings with the participant and or family to determine therapy goals and priorities in a culturally safe practice Track compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and IUIH. Complete intake yarns with participants, families, carers etc. to obtain necessary information. Liaise with stakeholders including the NDIS to obtain relevant documentation. Complete triage with senior clinicians to ensure quality and safety of assignment for participants to relevant clinicians. Ensure admin and support tasks are completed in an efficient, compliant manner. Support the Disability Allied Health Coordinators in ensuring documentation is executed, including face-to-face yarns to complete execution. Assist and support the delivery of information sessions with individuals, families and other groups, such as at community events on exercise programs, maintaining healthier lifestyle choices and chronic disease management. Refer people to existing lifestyle modification programs and other health programs as appropriate. Assist in evaluations and reports on capacity and risks as required. About You? Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) Current Criminal History Check Current Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card) Curent Disability Worker Screening Check Current First Aid and CPR Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and/or other relevant qualification 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. IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.

Responsibilities

The Allied Health Assistant will support health initiatives within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by assisting Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy teams, including coordinating NDIS referrals and facilitating intake meetings.