Transport Officer - Identified

To perform this role it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

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 Goodna Clinic was established in 2014 in response to the large and unmet health and related needs of a large and growing population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Goodna region.

About the Role?

The position is to provide professional, courteous and safe transportation and medical courier services for IUIH and IUIH clients as required.

Your day-to-day Duties may include:

• Timely pick up and transporting of clients from and to home, as well as in line with client requirements, i.e. other medical and health appointments, as scheduled
• Ad hoc and emergency pick up of clients as requested
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of vehicles and working in collaboration with the Office Manager to ensure maintenance of vehicles and reporting of any damage to vehicles.
• Submit transport log sheets to the relevant administration officers ensuring accuracy of transport data.
• Ensure log books are recorded accurately and used on a daily basis
• Provide clients with respectful and courteous transport services.
• Occasionally cover for regular transport drivers as required

About You?

To perform this role it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

• Current Blue Card
• Current Yellow Card
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• Current Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain

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 – Monday 21 April 2025