Full-time, Continuing Position for a Dedicated Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health
Provide support and guidance for our indigenous students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program
Located at Camperdown campus with occasional travel to Dubbo and Lismore
Salary Academic Level B Base $127,436 - Level C Base $156,103 + 17% superannuation, with loading as appropriate dependent on clinical experiences
About the opportunity
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
The University of Sydney deeply values Indigenous ways of knowing and being. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is the flagship program of Sydney Medical School. There are approximately 220 Commonwealth Supported Places for medicine each year. Our goal is to attract, support and graduate Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander doctors in each of our cohorts. We currently have 22 Indigenous students enrolled in the MD.
The primary role of the Senior Lecturer (Indigenous Health) is to contribute to the teaching and learning efforts within the MD Program and provide support and guidance for our indigenous students enrolled in the MD.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
participate in educational activities relating to Indigenous Health in the MD curriculum
provide support for our Indigenous students across the 4 years of the program, based at Camperdown campus and metropolitan clinical schools
participate in peer support with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff at the Camperdown campus and clinical schools associated with the MD
identify and engage key stakeholders in the community, including Aboriginal Medical Services and the Local Health District, maintain regular contact with them via meetings and surveys, and updates.
develop and grow relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
travel to Dubbo and Lismore campuses as required
act as a role model for Indigenous students, offering mentoring and guidance throughout their medical education journey.
About you:
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and a passion for Aboriginal people, culture, health, history and change
evidence of strong links and respect within the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
allied Health or medical background or experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations desirable
experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings, and experience and demonstrable skills in engaging effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds
strong track record as collaborative member of project teams
a developing knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the higher education sector or willingness to learn
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
proven practical experience working within local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with strong links and respect.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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