Manager - Student Placements

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 Organisational Development Team’s primary focus is to assist IUIH meet its strategic objective of an expanded and strengthened workforce through development, management and implementation of frameworks and programs to: increase Indigenous workforce participation and develop a workforce who provide leadership in health system reform and provision of a high quality, integrated system of health and social support services. The team build workforce pathways, create and nurture an innovative, inclusive, reflective and respectful environment built on Aboriginal Ways

About the Role?

As the Manager of Student Placements, you will manage the development and delivery of work integrated learning (WIL) and coordinate student projects across the SEQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, supporting the workforce initiatives of the IUIH. Within this role, you will be required to:

• Maintain and grow university relationships to support workforce development objectives including the development of a culturally responsive health workforce and pathways for mob into university qualifications.
• Coordination of project student placements across the IUIH Network including supervision of some projects/students
• Manage and lead the IUIH Student Placements team to ensure a high-quality WIL experience for all involved.
• Teaching and input into university curriculum across a range of disciplines, including upskilling of IUIH Network staff to deliver these lectures.
• Working with the Pathways Our Way team and the Careers Our way team to identify, develop and support pathways for mob into university.

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current QLD Blue Card
• Qualification in Health or other relevant discipline

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.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Monday 30 June 2025

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The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the Indigenous population of South East Queensland (SEQ).

The Institute was established in 2009 by the four Community Controlled Health Services in SEQ to provide for the needs of Australia’s second largest Indigenous population.

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The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the Indigenous population of South East Queensland (SEQ).

The Institute was established in 2009 by the four Community Controlled Health Services in SEQ to provide for the needs of Australia’s second largest Indigenous population.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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