Offer Description

Role type: Fixed Term for 5 years, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Department/School: Department of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School

Location: Shepparton, with operations across regional Victoria

Contract: Fixed Term 5 years, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: Level D/E attractive remuneration package negotiated commensurate with experience, plus 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

- Lead Indigenous health research, education and engagement to drive community-informed impact and research excellence.
- Strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
- Build meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and organisations across regional Victoria.
- Lead impactful research programs, strengthen research capability, collaboration and funding success.
- Build and sustain meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and health services.
- Contribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development and the development of future Indigenous health leaders.
- Support strategic planning, governance and the ongoing success of the Department of Rural Health.

Qualifications

- An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic leader with an established record of achievement in Indigenous health, research, education or community leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across academic, health,



community and government settings.
- Track record of leadership within complex organisations, recognised for fostering culturally safe, inclusive and high‑performing environments.
- Committed to advancing Indigenous knowledge, strengthening Indigenous leadership and improving health outcomes, with the capability to contribute strategically across research, education, engagement and institutional priorities.

Application Essentials

- Applications should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.
- This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
- A Working with Children Check is required for this position.
- Recruitment adjustments are available. Contact Kim Groizard at +61 or email (subject: "Recruitment Adjustments").

Applications close: Sunday 12th July :55 PM Melbourne time zone.

Candidate Information Pack: JR- _Professor of Indigenous Health_PD.pdf

The University of Melbourne offers versatile work arrangements, generous leave provisions, salary packaging and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to support senior academic leadership.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where diversity is valued and all individuals are supported to succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and identities.

We actively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage engagement with the Indigenous Employment and Development team.

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