Vacancies

Lecturer in Medicine (Indigenous Health) - First Nations Identified Position

• A unique opportunity to engage and connect with the community to build on our robust Doctor of Medicine program
• Join a passionate team engaged in teaching and learning
• Contribute to the development of the first nations medical students as future rural health professionals 

The Role

• Continuing, Full time 
• Level B - $110,525 to $131,034 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Orange 

You will be working closely with the Associate Head - Indigenous Health to play a critical role in advancing Indigenous health education within the medical school. This position aims to help integrate Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and health issues into the curriculum, ensuring that future healthcare professionals are equipped with the cultural competence and understanding necessary to provide quality care to Indigenous communities. The lecturer will collaborate with staff and students to foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, promoting health equity and reconciliation in medical education and practice.

About You

• Identify as an First Nations Australian
• A relevant qualification appropriate to the level being applied for, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Knowledge and understanding of the discipline gained through industry experience and/or scholarly activities or similar, appropriate to the level being applied for.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both collaboratively and independently in a complex health setting and build strong partnerships, networks and relationships.
• Commitment to applying culturally respectful, inclusive and safe workplace practices.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Rural Medicine here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description  or by contacting:

Professor Lesley Forster | Dean of Rural Medicine | medicine@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: 11 pm, 19 January 2025

Advertised: 19 Dec 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Jan 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time