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 team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services. Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.

About the Role

As a Wellbeing Support Worker – Staying Deadly Headspace, you will work alongside care coordinators and the multidisciplinary care team to holistically support our clients.

Responsibilities

- Provide practical psychosocial support and promote client independence by developing and working towards individual goals.
- Work to remove barriers so clients can access community services that enhance emotional well‑being.
- Operate from a client and family‑centred perspective, considering cultural, emotional, and physical needs.




- Collaborate with internal and external services to facilitate referral pathways and maintain explicit communication.
- Conduct home and community visits to support ongoing client recovery.
- Engage natural supports and networks to complement funded services and assist in supported decision‑making where appropriate and consistent with client preferences.

Qualifications

- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Current criminal history check.
- Current C‑class driver’s licence (QLD).
- Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card).
- Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol services, or related social services.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities (desirable).

What We Offer

- Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all ages, genders, and culturally diverse groups including the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in‑house training and programs.
- Weekly staff wellness activities, staff gatherings and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, rugby league carnivals and more.
- Commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

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📌 Staying Deadly Support Worker (Deception Bay)
🏢 Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
📍 Deception Bay