Division: Provost
Location: Campbelltown, AU
Contract Type: Full-Time
Job ID: REF****D
Position
Full-time, ongoing position at Academic Level D or E with three-year leadership position.
Campbelltown campus with versatile working arrangements.
Lead Indigenous leadership and excellence across the Faculty.
Identified Position
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person.
Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
Click here to view Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australian Staff
Click here to view the Community Confirmation Template
Click here to view the Statutory Declaration Form
The Opportunity
You will provide strategic academic leadership to advance Indigenous engagement, education, research and success across the Faculty of Health.
Reporting to the Executive Dean, you will work across the Faculty to implement Western Sydney University's ********* Indigenous Strategy and embed Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and participation across teaching, research and governance.
You will lead a Faculty-wide approach to Indigenous leadership and excellence across all the Faculty's Schools, bringing strengths together into a coordinated Faculty-wide direction.
Working with senior leaders, Indigenous academics, the Division of Indigenous Leadership, Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education, community partners, Elders and University stakeholders, you will align strategy, share best practice and support meaningful impact in Indigenous research, curriculum, student partnership, staff development and cultural capability.
As an anchor institution in Greater Western Sydney, Western Sydney University is committed to Indigenous self-determination,



cultural integrity and community partnership, creating opportunities for Indigenous peoples to thrive, lead and succeed.
The Division of Indigenous Leadership provides strategic leadership to advance Indigenous excellence across Western Sydney University.
The Division leads a broad range of initiatives including the Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education, the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program, Wumarra Indigenous Mentoring Program, Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, and the development of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence.
This position is an ongoing academic appointment, with the Associate Dean (Indigenous) responsibilities held as a 3-year secondment with a workload allocation of either 0.8 FTE (80%) or 0.6 FTE (60%).
What Success Looks Like
Lead Faculty-specific strategies that align with the University's Indigenous Strategy and strengthen Indigenous participation, success and leadership.
Advance Indigenous-enriched curriculum, student partnership and support in collaboration with Badanami and faculty stakeholders.
Strengthen Indigenous-led and Indigenous-engaged research, including ethical and respectful partnerships with communities, Elders and organisations.
Provide cultural leadership that builds cultural safety, responsiveness and Indigenous voice across faculty governance and academic life.
Monitor and report on key indicators relating to Indigenous education, research, staffing and engagement.
About You




You hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline and are appointable at Academic Level D or E (refer to position descriptions for details of academic appointment requirements at Level D and Level E).
You have a proven record of academic leadership and engagement with Indigenous communities, education or research.
You bring deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contemporary issues.
You have strong experience in curriculum development and/or research that centres Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives.
Benefits
Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact ******.
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community.
As our region changes, so too does our university.
Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives.
Making a difference starts at Western.
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📌 Associate Dean (Indigenous), Faculty Of Health (Sydney)
🏢 University
📍 Sydney