Mob Link Indigenous Health Navigator

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Wellness activities

Gather and Grow yarns

In-house training programs

NAIDOC and community events

Job summary

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health is seeking a Mob Link Social Health Care Coordinator to provide culturally safe, person-centred short-term coordination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients facing barriers to health and social services. You will identify priorities, connect clients with supports and facilitate warm referrals to housing, mental health and other services.

The role focuses on reducing risk in hospital entry/exit and during transitions across primary,

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Social Work / Social Services is required.
• Experience in not-for-profit, government or private health settings is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external services to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Build culturally safe engagement with clients and identify priorities.
• Provide short‑term, goal‑focused coordination for clients navigating health and social services.
• Identify internal and external services and explain options clearly.
• Action referrals, share information with consent, and follow up on connections.
• Coordinate with hospitals, primary care, IUIH services and community providers.
• Advocate to address practical access barriers and promote respectful engagement.
• Document client goals, referrals, and transition plans.
• Complete planned transition from Mob Link once appropriate services are in place.

Skills

Case management

Coordination with service providers

Cultural safety

Client communication

Education

Certificate IV in Social Work / Social Services

Job description

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health is seeking a Mob Link Social Health Care Coordinator to provide culturally safe, person-centred short-term coordination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients facing barriers to health and social services. You will identify priorities, connect clients with supports and facilitate warm referrals to housing, mental health and other services.

The role focuses on reducing risk in hospital entry/exit and during transitions across primary,