Director of Indigenous Health Education (Education Focussed)

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Work type:Full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Senior Lecturer

Director of Indigenous Health Education (Education Focussed) 

Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)

Duration: 3-year Fixed Term contract

Remuneration: $135K - $155K p.a. (+17% super and leave loading)

Location: Kensington, Sydney.

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 1977 (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.

The Organisation

UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to a number of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. 

Why this role matters  

The Director of Indigenous Health Education is responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the Senior Vice Dean Education as well as curriculum development and oversight regarding education on Indigenous health-related issues. The Director of Indigenous Health Education will work with the Senior Vice Dean Education, Associate Dean Indigenous, Associate Dean Education, Medicine Program Authority, Chairs of Medicine Phase and Curriculum Development Committees, Program Authority for School of Health Science and School of Optometry and Vision Science as well as Program Authorities for Medicine’s postgraduate coursework programs and other key areas of the University to develop and contribute towards Indigenous health-related teaching.

The role of Director of Indigenous Health Education reports to the Senior Vice Dean (Education) and has one direct report.

Who you are:

• Bachelor degree, ideally in the field of education or health. Masters or PhD in the fields of education or Indigenous health would be an advantage.
• Evidence of effective teaching and course delivery in the setting of higher education.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the issues, directions and challenges in Indigenous health.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history and extensive experience working with Indigenous peoples.
• Sound understanding of University and Faculty administration, practices, policies and procedures.
• Proven record of management experience with effective strategic leadership and team building capabilities, ideally within a higher education environment.

How to apply:

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Can you please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing your interest in the role.  Please see the full position description found here .

Contact (job related questions only)

Professor Gary Velan - Senior Vice Dean of Education   

E: [email protected]  

Applications close:  Sunday, 14th August 2022 before 11.30pm.

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

Advertised:22 Jul 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:14 Aug 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time