- School of Health, Office of the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Academic)
- Based at either UniSC Sunshine Coast, at Sippy Downs, or UniSC Moreton Bay, at Petrie, located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Peoples
- Academic Level E $224,480 or Academic Level D $174,423 - $192,092, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full‑time, ongoing appointment (flexible fractional arrangements will be considered)

Opportunity

UniSC is planning to establish a new Medicine program as part of its long‑term strategic vision. Central to this work is the creation of a culturally safe, Indigenous‑led medical curriculum that meets national accreditation expectations and delivers meaningful impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

As the Lead in First Nations Health, you will provide senior academic leadership in the design, delivery and evaluation of First Nations health curriculum and assessment. Reporting to the Dean, School of Health, this is a foundational appointment and the first Indigenous academic role supporting the medical program.

You will lead the development of culturally safe approaches across medical education, mentor and grow a team of Indigenous academics, and work closely with colleagues, communities and partners to ensure Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and priorities are embedded with integrity and respect.

Responsibilities

- Provide strategic leadership to inform the development of a culturally informed Medicine curriculum and assessment.
- Lead, mentor and support Indigenous academic staff, while providing leadership, mentoring and cultural guidance that contributes to the development of colleagues across the School and University.




- Work in partnership with First Nations communities, Elders and organisations to ensure education and research are grounded in community priorities.
- Contribute to teaching, research and scholarship in First Nations health and medical education.
- Contribute to improving the recruitment, retention, success, wellbeing and graduate outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Influence senior decision‑making and ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded across curriculum, accreditation, research and partnership activities.
- Advise senior leaders on Indigenous matters relevant to health education, accreditation and partnerships.

Qualifications

To be successful you will possess:

- A medical qualification registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of a relevant professional body, or a doctoral qualification in a relevant field (or working towards PhD completion) or equivalent combination of educational, clinical, professional and/or cultural experience in medicine and/or medical education.
- Experience in teaching, curriculum design or leadership in health or medical education.
- A track record of research, scholarship or professional contribution in First Nations health.
- The ability to lead, mentor and influence across diverse academic and community settings.

Identified position and support





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 Act1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal prospect 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.

Benefits

- Indigenous‑specific employment provisions under UniSC’s Enterprise Agreement, including paid cultural leave and support for cultural and community responsibilities;
- Flexible work arrangements that support connection to Country, community and family;
- Culturally informed wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance services;
- Professional development and career progression opportunities, with support that recognises achievement relative to opportunity;
- Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intellectual and cultural knowledges, with clear protections around ownership, consent and ethical use;
- A collegial, values‑led workplace where relationships, respect and care for people matter.

The successful candidate will join a growing network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academic and professional staff across UniSC and be supported through established Indigenous leadership, employment and community engagement initiatives. These benefits sit alongside UniSC’s broader commitment to providing a safe, supportive and flexible workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff can build sustainable, meaningful careers.

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📌 Professor or Associate Professor and Lead in First Nations Health (Identified) (Melbourne)
🏢 University of the Sunshine Coast
📍 Melbourne