• Contribute to world class teaching and research in Aboriginal Health and health care practices

• Full-time appointment on a two-year fixed term basis 

• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824; Level C, $139,000 - $159,893 p.a. plus 17% superannuation 

About the team 

The Centre of Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH), based in the UWA Medical School, was established to assist in promoting the concept of holistic health care and cultural security in relation to Aboriginal health and health care practice, research, and learning. The Centre’s aims include development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership in clinical and public health practice, education, and research.  The Centre seeks to establish a positive national and international reputation in Indigenous health through commitment to Indigenous leadership, best practice, and capacity development for Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners. 

About the opportunity 

Under the direction of the Director, CAMDH, this position undertakes independent teaching and research in Aboriginal Health to the School of Medicine programs.  This will involve responsibility for Indigenous student support, contribution in other Aboriginal Studies areas, as well as contribution to other courses, programs, and administrative roles that the Centre has responsibility for. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate: 

• PhD or an undergraduate in medicine or an academic field relevant to the discipline or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in Aboriginal health at a senior level.  

• Demonstrated high quality teaching in Aboriginal health and related areas at the undergraduate, and/or post-graduate levels.  

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and the delivery of lectures or training programs both face to face or online and in marking assessments. 

• Demonstrated ability in supporting and mentoring Aboriginal medical students. 

• Experience working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in education settings. 

• Evidence of effective interaction and service contribution within an institution and/or in the wider community, including professional bodies, government departments and/or other external organisations. 

• Aboriginality is an essential selection criterion under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act.

About your application 

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION [Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Aboriginal Health)].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 8 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dawn Bessarab at dawn.bessarab@uwa.edu.au 

Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act, this position is open to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability. 

 We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years. 

• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.  

• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered. 

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion. 

• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.   

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.