- Full Time Continuing opportunity for a Lecturer in Indigenous Health
- Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Base Salary $127,436 + 17% superannuation

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the opportunity

This role will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Working within a collaborative team, the position supports curriculum transformation, culturally secure education practices, and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Why work with us

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Key benefits include:

generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements

access to Indigenous skilled and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding

participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support, and professional development opportunities

YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members)

tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund

Your key responsibilities will be to:

contribute to the design, development, and delivery of First Nations curriculum across medicine and health programs





undertake teaching and curriculum-related academic work supporting the Indigenisation of health curriculum

collaborate with academic, professional, First Nations and community stakeholders to implement faculty-wide curriculum initiatives

support the development of culturally secure, strengths-based, and responsive learning experiences and assessment practices

contribute to capability-building activities, including workshops, resources and staff development in cultural safety and decolonising pedagogies

assist with coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of First Nations curriculum activities and scholarly outputs.

About you

demonstrated experience in teaching and/or curriculum development within health or higher education

knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and strengths-based approaches to healthcare

experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations communities and organisations

emerging or demonstrated contribution to research, scholarship or evaluation in education or Indigenous health

ability to contribute to culturally responsive curriculum design, assessment, and program-level initiatives

commitment to advancing Indigenous strategy, health equity, and culturally safe education practices

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia





You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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📌 Lecturer in Indigenous Health - Identified (Sydney)
🏢 The University of Sydney
📍 Sydney