This role will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Working within a collaborative team, the position supports curriculum transformation, culturally safe education practices, and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.Key benefits include:
generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements
access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support, and professional development opportunities
YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members)
tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund
Your key responsibilities will be to:
contribute to the design, development, and delivery of First Nations curriculum across medicine and health programs
undertake teaching and curriculum-related academic work supporting the Indigenisation of health curriculum
collaborate with academic, professional, First Nations and community stakeholders to implement faculty-wide curriculum initiatives
support the development of culturally safe, strengths-based, and responsive learning experiences and assessment practices
contribute to capability-building activities, including workshops, resources and staff development in cultural safety and decolonising pedagogies
assist with coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of First Nations curriculum activities and scholarly outputs.
About you
demonstrated experience in teaching and/or curriculum development within health or higher education
knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and strengths-based approaches to healthcare
experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations communities and organisations
emerging or demonstrated contribution to research, scholarship or evaluation in education or Indigenous health
ability to contribute to culturally responsive curriculum design, assessment, and program-level initiatives
commitment to advancing Indigenous strategy, health equity, and culturally safe education practices
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
EEO statement
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Full Time Continuing opportunity for a Lecturer in Indigenous Health
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health
Base Salary $127,436 + 17% superannuation
Indigenous Targeted Role
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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