Full-Time Continuing chance for a Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Identified)
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health
Base Salary $132,533 + 17% superannuation

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
About the opportunity:
The University of Sydney is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic to join Sydney Medical School as aLecturer in Indigenous Health (Identified). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of future health professionals while advancing Indigenous health education, scholarship, and community engagement.
Sydney Medical School has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, research, and healthcare leadership. The School teaches more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate medical students and is committed to preparing clinically outstanding, research-capable, and globally aware graduates. Indigenous health is a core theme embedded throughout the medical curriculum, reflecting the University's commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As aLecturer in Indigenous Health, you will apply your scholarly expertise and contemporary educational practices to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences. You will make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, support student success, and help strengthen Indigenous health education across the curriculum.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role supports ongoing curriculum transformation, promotes culturally safe educational practices, and plays an important part in advancing health equity and improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
This position offers the opportunity to influence the next generation of healthcare professionals while contributing to meaningful educational change in one of Australia's leading medical schools.
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 safe, 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.

Why work with us:
At the University of Sydney, we are committed to fostering a culturally safe, supportive,



and inclusive workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff can thrive, contribute, and lead.
Recognised as an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we understand that the strength of our university is enriched by the skills, expertise, perspectives, and cultural knowledges of First Nations people. We are committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to shape teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement across the institution.
As one of Australia's leading universities, we value solid and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. These connections are fundamental to our ongoing commitment to excellence, cultural responsiveness, and positive social impact.
Our aspiration to be an employer of choice is reflected in the University's strategic commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, cultures, histories, and perspectives into everything we do. Through this commitment, we continue to create an environment where First Nations staff are supported to achieve their professional goals while contributing to lasting educational and community outcomes.
Joining the University of Sydney means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing Indigenous leadership, strengthening cultural capability, and making a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Key benefits include:
generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements
access to Indigenous professional 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-productive salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund

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
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How to apply
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This is a targeted opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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The University of Sydney was established in **** and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: ****
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