Job Reference: 1659081

At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of First Nations peoples at the forefront of our decision making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

In line with Curtin's 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

This position plays a key role in supporting the University in our ongoing efforts in Reconciliation through enhancing the attraction, engagement, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Your new role

Are you an Aboriginal medical educator or health professional dedicated to improving the health care outcomes for Aboriginal communities? Join our team as Senior Lecturer - Aboriginal Health and make a significant impact on the next generation of doctors and their ability to provide culturally safe and appropriate care.

As a Senior Lecturer positioned within the Aboriginal Health Team, you will collaborate closely with community partners and key academics, including the Dean and Head of School, the Director of Aboriginal Health, the Director of Medical Education, Director of Student Experience and Admissions and Director of Clinical Placements.

Your academic expertise and leadership will help integrate pathway and engagement activities with teaching and curriculum, creating a cohesive and culturally safe student experience. You will also shape curriculum,



assessment and clinical placements with a solid focus on Aboriginal health, while championing cultural orientation and safety across CMS to support Curtin medical students to thrive.

Responsibilities

- Contribute to the development of curriculum, assessment, and clinical placements, with a strong emphasis on Aboriginal health
- Support cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the Discipline, ensuring adherence to high standards of behaviour and knowledge
- Participate in teaching activities for medical students, providing mentorship and guidance
- Assist in the admission processes for the MBBS course, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Pathway
- Provide mentoring and support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students
- Engage in research and evaluation activities, either independently, collaboratively or as a leader
- Support the Director of Aboriginal Health in advancing Aboriginal health education by working collaborative under their direction to integrate Aboriginal knowledges and cultural safety across the medical curriculum

Qualifications and Skills

- Tertiary health-related degree, ideally with post graduate qualifications, and a passion for improving health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples




- Track record of extensive experience in health care and/or medical education, with a focus on Aboriginal health and Aboriginal communities
- Strong commitment to fostering cultural safety and ensuring appropriate and high-quality health care and/or education
- Demonstrated dedication to supporting and growing an Indigenous Australian medical or health practitioner workforce
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice in relation to sensitive and often complex cultural issues in cross-cultural settings and to building the capacity of staff, students and stakeholders, to improve their engagement and partnering with Aboriginal peoples
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to equity, inclusion and belonging within an Aboriginal health context
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and students
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies
- Research experience and a desire to contribute to the evidence base for Aboriginal health

If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.

Join our progressive and supportive team and shape the future of medical education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to address the unique health challenges faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can make a difference.

Role Requirements

- Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position

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