Director - University Department of Rural Health (NT)

Position Details

• Fixed Term Until December 2024 | Full-Time

• Academic Level D | $155,839 - $185,761 p.a.

• Location: Alice Springs / Arrernte Country

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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT , our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory.  We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce.  All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

Alice Springs
Alice Springs / Arrernte Country is an important gateway for exploring the Red Centre and through the Flinders’ footprint across the Australian Central Corridor. We aim to improve the health outcomes of people in remote communities through high-quality education, training, and research with a focus on Remote Health. We have campuses in Alice Springs at the Centre for Remote Health, and at the Rabuntja Building in the Alice Springs Hospital Grounds. We have several exciting activities in Alice Springs, including the Northern Territory Medical Program , Student activities and events , Research in Remote Health , and the Student Placement Program , among more (please see here ).

About the Role
The Director - University Department of Rural Health (NT) is a senior academic and member of the Northern Territory (NT) leadership team in the Discipline of Rural and Remote Health (RRH) in the College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH). It is the most senior team member permanently based at Flinders in Alice Springs.

The Director provides strategic leadership for the nursing and allied health workforce education pipeline in the NT. This includes but is not limited to the development and implementation of allied health and nursing education specific to recruiting and retaining a nursing and allied health workforce, across the continuum of learning including the implementation of entry-to-practice education, professional development, post graduate education and training and achieving the work integrated learning (placements) and course content deliverables of the Rural Health Multi-Disciplinary Training (RHMT) program. The Director UDRH(NT) is also expected to provide overarching rural and remote leadership for the Central Australian region. You will be actively involved in community engagement, developing partnership opportunities and promoting activities that aim to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing consistent with relevant university strategies and Flinders Reconciliation Action Plan.

The position will be responsible for providing sustained leadership in teaching and scholarship of teaching through original and innovative contributions which deliver excellence in teaching and research relating to their area of expertise.

The incumbent will also make a significant contribution to leadership and managerial activities of the College and/or University and be recognised for their contribution to the profession at the local, national and international level. The Director facilitates a culture of academic excellence and fosters positive workplace values and culture.

The Director achieves these teaching, scholarship and community service outcomes by working collaboratively with the Dean and Deputy Deans Rural and Remote Health, the Dean of Education, Dean of Research, Teaching Program Directors in the relevant Flinders Colleges, Director Poche SA+NT and fellow members of the Rural and Remote Health Leadership team across the Australian Central Corridor including Director and Deputy Director of Operations, Program Managers, Regional Directors and senior researchers.

About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification (e.g. Doctor of Education) and relevant leadership experience in nursing and allied health

• Current health professional qualifications, with eligibility for membership of the appropriate registration board and/or professional association

• Demonstrated evidence of a distinguished and active track record of teaching expertise in nursing, allied health, rural and remote health, or public health at tertiary level, including a leadership role in national / international delivery and /or collaboration

• Outstanding record of academic achievement with a track record of success consistent with the University’s vision and expectations and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) framework

• Demonstrated strategic, organisational, project and financial management skills and experience, preferably with experience managing an allied health or nursing work integrated learning program in a rural and remote environment

• Experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff, including the management of academic performance and workload

• Experience in remote and Indigenous health practice, including the co-ordination of student placements and supervision (desirable)

• An understanding of NT health policy contexts (desirable).

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (NT only)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor James Smith

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

28 Jan 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.