ph3Job Details /h3 pThis Job is based in Australia /p pAssociate Professor, First Peoples Medicine (Identified) /p pWork type: Tempo pieno /p pLocation: Sydney, NSW /p pCategories: Associate Professor, Indigenous /p pAssociate Professor, First Peoples Medicine (Identified) /p ul liEmployment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week), Part-time hours also considered.
/li liDuration: Continuing /li liRemuneration: (193k - )212k base (+17% super, leave loading and a clinical loading if applicable) /li liLocation: UNSW Health Translation Hub at Randwick.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.
/li liUNSW offers up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members /li liOpportunity to work within a collaborative community, rather than in isolation /li /ul pThis position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
UNSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NSW).
The Opportunity Lead one of Australia's most ambitious and transformative initiatives in First Peoples medical education, clinical innovation and health equity.
Working within the Blakcademy, you will provide First Peoples leadership across the School of Clinical Medicine, shaping the clinical capabilities of future doctors and influencing how culturally safe healthcare is taught, practised, and experienced.
This is a unique academic appointment that brings together clinical practice, education, leadership and community impact.
You will have the opportunity to continue practising as a medical doctor, maintaining your clinical expertise while contributing to the education of future clinicians through authentic, practice-informed teaching.
Eligible medical practitioners will receive clinical loading in recognition of maintaining active clinical practice alongside academic leadership.
As part of a growing network of First Peoples leaders, you will help design the next generation of medical education by developing innovative clinical teaching, embedding culturally safe models of care throughout the curriculum, mentoring future Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander doctors, and strengthening partnerships with communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.




You will play a pivotal role in advancing a nationally significant approach to First Peoples health education that integrates Indigenous scholarship, evidence-informed practice and community partnership.
Through your leadership, you will contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples while transforming how Australia's future medical workforce learns, practises and leads in partnership with First Peoples communities.
This is more than an academic appointment—it is an opportunity to shape the future of medical education, influence national reform, and leave a lasting legacy for generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the doctors who will care for them.
/p h3Key Skills And Experience Required /h3 ul liA PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant tertiary degree, preferably and/or relevant extensive teaching, curriculum design work experience.
/li liProven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
/li liDemonstrated experience in First Peoples teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical (including Indigenous) approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
/li liExperience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
/li liEvidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for First Peoples medical educational excellence and fostering this in others.
/li liDemonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning relating to First Peoples health.
/li liEvidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in First Peoples learning and teaching in medicine or health related programs.
/li liDemonstrated success in initiating First Peoples curriculum development and improvement in medicine or health related programs.
/li liExperience mentoring and supporting early- and mid-career academic staff, particularly in (but not limited to) education-focused roles.
/li liEvidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.




/li liEvidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
/li liSignificant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
/li liDemonstrated leadership in building First Peoples engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
/li /ul h3Desirable Skill /h3 ul liHolds a medical degree (MBBS/MD) /li /ul h3UNSW Benefits and Culture /h3 pPeople are at the core of everything we do.
We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
/p ul liFlexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours) /li liAdditional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays /li liCultural duties performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recognised with reduced workload or additional allowance /li liCareer development opportunities /li liUp to 50% discount on UNSW courses /li liFlexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
/li liDiscounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) /li /ul pUNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
/p pPre-Employment Checks As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
/p pApplications close: Wednesday 19th August before *****pm Sydney time.
/p pPosition Description Advertised: 29 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 19 Aug **** AUS Eastern Standard Time /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

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