Senior Lecturer, Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (Identified position)
- School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Caboolture
- Full-time, Ongoing appointment
- Academic Level C - $135,996 - $156,716 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
The School of Heath (SOH)
Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic academic team as a Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, where you'll inspire the next generation of culturally safe health professionals. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead innovative curriculum design, champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and foster Cultural Safety in public health education. Your research will address pressing health equity challenges and span diverse health disciplines, aligning with our mission to drive meaningful change. Beyond the classroom, you'll forge impactful partnerships with industry and communities, creating opportunities that benefit students, advance public health, and strengthen UniSC’s connections with the wider community.
The University of the Sunshine Coast considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and will be able to manage projects and interact with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders in a culturally safe and competent manner.
For more information please visit us online: School of Health
You will:
- contribute to learning and teaching practices within the public health discipline;
- undertake high-impact research;
- supervise honours students and HDR candidates;
- play a part in successful research grant applications; and
- contribute to governance, coordination of and participation in the school capacity-building activities, and activities that contribute to the student experience.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will bring expertise in public health, paired with strong pedagogical skills and excellent communication abilities. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning, prioritising students' needs and employing innovative methods to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. Your strengths in assessment and feedback will ensure fair evaluations, helping students progress and identifying areas for improvement. Adaptability and flexibility are key, as you'll tailor your approach to meet diverse learning needs and respond to changing educational trends. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, as you'll actively seek growth opportunities, attend workshops and conferences, and engage in research to stay at the head of the field.
You will possess:
- completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
- proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
- sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position;
- sound leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students;
- participation and success in academic administrative functions e.g. program coordination, within a University;
- membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice; and
- evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.
Desirable
- postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
- formal external and/or internal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and/or research.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 
Senior Lecturer Indigenous Health and Wellbeing.pdf
All applications must be lodged through our website.
Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 21 February 2025.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Associate Professor Jane Taylor
Discipline Lead, Public Health – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5459 4543
Email: jtaylor6@usc.edu.au
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