If you are an experienced and active contributor to Indigenous Health and Wellbeing academic research then we are interested in talking with you.

The Australian National University has a reputation for outstanding multidisciplinary research and working closely with national Indigenous health policy, community and practice organisations. 

The Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Grand Challenge, a strategic investment program by the University, brings together researchers and community partners to collaboratively address areas such as racism in the health system, evaluating policies and programmes, precision medicine for serious diseases and the relationships between culture and wellbeing as they relate to improving the health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Working across both HASS and STEM disciplines, the Grand Challenge aims to increase the overall effort, emphasis and capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research at the ANU.

The University seeks a Director, Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Grand Challenge to lead and contribute to the grand challenge activities.  Particularly high-level, cross disciplinary research outcomes and consultancy facilitation and support. The Director will undertake internationally acclaimed research, promote and foster collaborative relationships internal and external to the University, teach across relevant education programmes and supervise research students.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate leadership, management and administrative expertise in a University setting, including fostering excellence in interdisciplinary and intersectoral teams and excellent stakeholder engagement throughout the First Nation communities and with potential research funding partners.

This is an Identified Position in accordance with the University’s Identified Position Policy and only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply.

For further information and a copy of the information booklet, please contact Christie O’Higgins, ANU Executive Search executivesearch@anu.edu.au or on +61 2 6125 2555.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Applications Close: Sunday, 20 June 2021, 11:55 pm (AEST)