Workforce Transition Coach

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

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 Organisational Development Team’s primary focus is to assist IUIH meet its strategic objective of growing and supporting a skilled and enabled workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. With IUIH experiencing significant workforce growth over the decade the focus is on development, management and implementation of frameworks and programs to: increase Indigenous workforce participation, build required workforce capability through training and development opportunities, build workforce pathways, and create and nurture an innovative, inclusive, reflective and respectful environment built on Aboriginal Ways.

About the Role?

The purpose of this position is to provide advice and support staff transitioning into the workforce or into a new role. This will include 1:1 mentoring and facilitating group programs to develop work-readiness skills that enable successful employment transitions. The role will work alongside Managers to upskill and provide support for leaders in supporting work transition of staff.

Your day-to-day duties will look like:

• Foster a sense of cultural belonging and identity to help individuals feel comfortable in their work roles.
• Assist staff in transitioning into their role by offering advice on day-to-day self-management in the workplace.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of resources and workshops to support work transition in partnership with other team members.
• Continuously follow up with new employees as required to monitor their progress and address any challenges that may arise during their employment journey.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement strategies including ensuring up to date information is available.

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card)

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 Friday 18th September 2026

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