• Opportunity to contribute to the cultural competence of medical and allied health students
• Education focused, identified role
• Part time (0.6FTE) fixed term until 31 December 2021 offering a base salary of $76K p.a., (pro rata) plus leave loading and generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Associate Lecturer (Aboriginal Health) to support the University Centre for Rural Health - Lismore Aboriginal Health Education Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a University environment, with a team of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff, and in a workplace that values diversity.

The Associate Lecturer (Aboriginal Health) will be involved in teaching students in small group settings, in person and online, about relevant Aboriginal culture and history. The role will also support various programs including working with the team to support the Baribunmani Program, which is designed to engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to move into the health workforce; and coordinate the Upskilling Our Mob (UOM) program, in partnership with the UCRH simulation team. UOM provides local ACCHS competency-based clinical training to Aboriginal health workers and clinical staff.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Lecturer who:

• has an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification or equivalent lived experience and skills
• has experience teaching small groups about Aboriginal history and culture
• is Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander and has a strong connection to community and an interest in healthcare outcomes.

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Other

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

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All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by the job requisition number 0079555 to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 18 April 2021

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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