# Associate Professor, First Nations Curriculum & Culture LeadAustralian Catholic University Multiple locations, AustraliaSalary: AUD 202,272
- 222,654 per yearApplication Deadline: November 10, 2026Position Type: ProfessorDate Posted: October 27, 2026Contact Email: [email protected] Field: Higher Education & ResearchSource details may be limited## Project DescriptionCampus

Location:
Canberra, Australia | Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Adelaide, Australia | Ballarat, Australia | Melbourne, AustraliaJob No: APTAV101046#017
* Provide academic leadership, governance and cultural expertise to support design and implementation of culturally safe, indigenous learning outcomes
* Guide integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Doing & Being into Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine courses
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous parental, carers and study leave provisions
* Full time, fixed term 2 year opportunity with some hybrid flexibility working at any ACU campus

About the role
Operating within National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, the Associate Professor, First Nations Curriculum & Culture Lead will provide strategic academic leadership, governance and cultural expertise to support the design, implementation and evaluation of culturally safe, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health content and learning outcomes across Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine programs. The Associate Professor will have expertise in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Being and Doing to guide indigenous-led curriculum development, culturally safe pedagogy and teaching practices, build staff cultural capability and capacity,



and the progressive integration of learning outcomes across relevant courses and stages of learning. As an identified position, this role will work collaboratively with academic staff and university stakeholders to positively contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and students by strengthening culturally secure, coordinated and student centred approaches to education and support.
The position will ensure ACU graduates are prepared to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities. Through sustained leadership, the Associate Professor will foster respectful, reciprocal and enduring relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elders, communities, ACU Indigenous Higher Education Units (IHEU), professional organisations and external stakeholders at local and national levels to advance curriculum quality, cultural safety, partnership outcomes and indigenous health education priorities across the school and the university.
For full position details, refer to the position descriptionContact:General enquiries can be sent to Lois McKellar, Professor, Midwifery
- National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine at: Lois.
[email protected]

What we offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an workplace where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development,



participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $202,272
- $222,654 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352
- $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply
Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application processStep 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
* Resume.
* Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
* Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.Applications close: 10-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard TimePreferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.

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