Job Description
This Job is based in Australia
Employment Type: Part Time (17.5 hours per week)
Duration: Up until March 2026 (Fixed Term mat leave role)
Remuneration: Level B Academic $11+, 440 pro rata + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: South- West Sydney Clinical Campuses- Liverpool Hospital/Bankstown Hospital
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.
Position Summary
The Lecturer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health is a unique position, designated for individuals of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Operating at Level B, the Lecturer is tasked with contributing to the teaching and service missions of the School of Clinical Medicine, South-West Sydney Campuses, and the Indigenous Health Education Unit.
As part of UNSW's Education Focussed roles, the Lecturer will specialize in education, dedicating their efforts to delivering high-quality teaching and implementing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of students.
Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Health Education, with a dotted line to the Director of Medical Education of South-West Sydney Campuses, this role carries no direct reports but entails substantial responsibility in fostering educational excellence and cultural competency within the university's teaching and learning communities.
Key Accountabilities (but Not Limited To)
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, health services, and relevant stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Indigenous Health Education team, deliver cultural safety training to students, faculty, and staff to promote a culturally safe and respectful learning, working and healthcare environment.
• Support and mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Medicine at the South- West Sydney Campuses as needed.
• Initiate and support the development of approaches to teaching and learning in the School of Clinical Medicine, South- West Sydney Campuses, the support of more senior academics and the Indigenous Health Education Unit in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.
• Conduct and support non-Indigenous Academics to conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in undergraduate courses that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula in line with UNSW policy and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy 2020- 2026.
Skills & Experience Required (but Not Limited To)
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in the field of education or Indigenous health, and/ or relevant work experience. Master’s or PhD in the fields of education or Indigenous health would be an advantage or a demonstrated commitment to work towards a Master’s and PhD.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the issues, directions, and challenges in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history or extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, and to create and maintain ties with relevant academic and professional staff.
• Sound understanding of University and Faculty administration, practices, policies and procedures.
• Proven record of management experience with effective strategic leadership and team building capabilities.
Benefits And Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our Benefits Include
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How To Apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and interest in the role.
For a detailed description of the Key Accountabilities and Skills & Experience, please refer to the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on View email address on jobsineducation.net.
Contact:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• View email address on jobsineducation.net
Applications close: Tuesday 2nd April before 11:30 pm.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, ****** orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Acknowledgement Of Country
We would like to acknowledge the Cabrogal People of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we learn and work at Liverpool and Bankstown Hospitals. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also acknowledge the Tharawal (also historically known as the D’harawal) Nation, which continues to have a longstanding relationship with this Country
Employment Type: Part Time (17.5 hours per week)
Duration: Up until March 2026 (Fixed Term mat leave role)
Remuneration: Level B Academic $11+, 440 pro rata + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: South- West Sydney Clinical Campuses- Liverpool Hospital/Bankstown Hospital
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.
Position Summary
The Lecturer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health is a unique position, designated for individuals of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Operating at Level B, the Lecturer is tasked with contributing to the teaching and service missions of the School of Clinical Medicine, South-West Sydney Campuses, and the Indigenous Health Education Unit.
As part of UNSW's Education Focussed roles, the Lecturer will specialize in education, dedicating their efforts to delivering high-quality teaching and implementing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of students.
Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Health Education, with a dotted line to the Director of Medical Education of South-West Sydney Campuses, this role carries no direct reports but entails substantial responsibility in fostering educational excellence and cultural competency within the university's teaching and learning communities.
Key Accountabilities (but Not Limited To)
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, health services, and relevant stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Indigenous Health Education team, deliver cultural safety training to students, faculty, and staff to promote a culturally safe and respectful learning, working and healthcare environment.
• Support and mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Medicine at the South- West Sydney Campuses as needed.
• Initiate and support the development of approaches to teaching and learning in the School of Clinical Medicine, South- West Sydney Campuses, the support of more senior academics and the Indigenous Health Education Unit in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.
• Conduct and support non-Indigenous Academics to conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in undergraduate courses that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula in line with UNSW policy and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy 2020- 2026.
Skills & Experience Required (but Not Limited To)
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in the field of education or Indigenous health, and/ or relevant work experience. Master’s or PhD in the fields of education or Indigenous health would be an advantage or a demonstrated commitment to work towards a Master’s and PhD.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the issues, directions, and challenges in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history or extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, and to create and maintain ties with relevant academic and professional staff.
• Sound understanding of University and Faculty administration, practices, policies and procedures.
• Proven record of management experience with effective strategic leadership and team building capabilities.
Benefits And Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our Benefits Include
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How To Apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and interest in the role.
For a detailed description of the Key Accountabilities and Skills & Experience, please refer to the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on View email address on jobsineducation.net.
Contact:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• View email address on jobsineducation.net
Applications close: Tuesday 2nd April before 11:30 pm.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, ****** orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Acknowledgement Of Country
We would like to acknowledge the Cabrogal People of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we learn and work at Liverpool and Bankstown Hospitals. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also acknowledge the Tharawal (also historically known as the D’harawal) Nation, which continues to have a longstanding relationship with this Country
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