Paediatrician

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) is seeking a paediatrician to provide regional clinical leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child health across SEQ sites. The role involves expanding paediatric clinics, developing place-based models, and integrating family-centred care with partner ACCHS.

Applicants will contribute to teaching and protocol development while collaborating with IUIH staff to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and families in urban SEQ communities.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• APHRA Registration.
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance.
• Current Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD Yellow Card).
• Desirable: experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in paediatric services regionally across IUIH sites.
• Support development and expansion of paediatric clinics within IUIH networks.
• Contribute to the delivery of child health protocols and teaching for trainees.
• Collaborate with IUIH staff and partner services to align family-centred care.

Skills

C Class Licence (QLD)

APHRA Registration

Medical Indemnity Insurance

Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD

Education

Bachelor of Medicine

Job description

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.

About the Role?

This position provides clinical leadership in the area of paediatric services, specifically aiming to drive access to high quality, comprehensive paediatric health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the urban SEQ region. We are hiring a paediatrician to work regionally across our services. We have multiple positions available across multiple sites.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Support the development and expansion of Paediatric clinics across IUIH and member ACCHS, initially funded and contracted through USOAP
• Develop and implement 'place-based' models for delivery of integrated child health, early childhood development and family support services
• Identify and utilise key datasets for the establishment of baseline information to inform development of the Strategic Plan and associated models/services
• Work closely with IUIH staff and local service providers to ensure the development of family-centred child health services is compatible with other areas of IUIH responsibility and service delivery
• Contribute to the delivery of more formalised paediatric teaching for undergraduate and post‑graduate medical trainees undertaking placements across IUIH services
• Provide expert paediatric knowledge in the development and refinement of standardised regional IUIH child health protocols, reviewing drafts as they are developed
• Provide a sound evidence base for key decisions regarding the focus and direction of Mums and Bubs Service Development across the IUIH and member ACCHS network

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• APHRA Registration
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance
• Current Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD Yellow Card)
• Bachelor of Medicine

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.

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.