Job Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

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Job Description

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About Us?

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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.

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The Allied Health team will provide culturally appropriate clinical care and supportive health care services to contribute to sustainable changes in the health outcomes of clients through inter-professional collaboration and partnerships with local stakeholders, and organisations.

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About the Role?

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Your role as a Podiatrist will be to provide direct culturally appropriate podiatry services to the community as part of a multi- disciplinary team/program. You will be required to work across multiple clinic locations and contribute to new and existing initiatives to further develop the Podiatry model. We have both full time and part-time positions available!

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Working within the IUIH model of care, you will be required to:

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- Provide clinical services to clients and appropriate clinical care including biomechanical, general care, surgery, diabetic foot care, paediatric, community education and provision of orthotics and appropriate footwear.
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- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals including allied health, GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, Care Coordinators and more.
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- Liaise with health professionals including General Practitioners on patient care and provide reports to referring GPs in accordance with Medicare requirements.
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- Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with AGPAL standards.
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- Ensure maintenance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information
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About You?

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- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
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- Current AHPRA Registration
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- Current Disability Workers Screening Check - required prior to commencement
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- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
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- Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent
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Desirable, but not mandatory:

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- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
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What Can we Offer?

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- At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.
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- We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
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- Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
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- Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
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- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
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- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
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- Onsite Presto's Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
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Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

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📌 Podiatrist (Windsor)
🏢 Iuih
📍 Windsor