• Institute of Education, Arts and Community – Mt Helen or Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Academic Level B - $101,061 or Academic Level C - $123,384 p.a. plus superannuation

In accordance with the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12, 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.

About the role

The Institute of Education, Arts and Community offers qualifications from certificate and diploma through to degree and postgraduate levels in social work, community services, the liberal arts (humanities and social sciences) and visual and performing arts.

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of courses within Indigenous Studies at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the Institutes research program and administrative functions.

As an Academic Level B, you will:

• contribute to the development and delivery of courses at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• contribute to the Institute’s research program and
• contribute to the Institute’s administrative functions.

As an Academic Level C, you will:

• contribute to the development and delivery of courses at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• contribute to the Institute’s research program by participating in research activities and developing or maintaining an active research profile; and
• contribute to the Institute’s administrative functions.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment. This includes:

• Number one in Victoria for Social Equity
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Student Support (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (postgraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Full Time Employment (undergraduate)

Federation University is strongly committed to reconciliation and Indigenous matters. We have appointed the nation’s first Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation and are currently advertising for an Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous. We have also established the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice, and have appointed three Indigenous Professorial Research Fellows to the Centre.

About you

You will work as part of the Institute’s team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and demonstrated understanding of contemporary global trends in the field of Indigenous Studies and the ability to embed innovate approaches to research, teaching and learning.

You will possess:

• a commitment to scholarship and a potential for academic advancement;
• commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching;
• previous experience in academic administration; and
• ability to work collegially.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 4 June 2023

Applicants are required to submit a resume and suitability statement.

To view the position description, please visit https://careers.federation.edu.au/en/job/852182/lecturersenior-lecturer-indigenous-studies

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756.  Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

A workplace for remarkable people

For 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.
We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy. For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

What we offer

We foster a positive culture shaped by our values of inclusion, innovation, excellence, empowerment and collaboration as outlined in Federation’s Living Values Charter.

You will be able to take advantage of our Health Sports and Aquatics Centre in Mt Helen, in addition to benefits such as purchased leave, annualised hours, flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen, SMB and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our LinkedIn Life page or our leave and work-life balance webpage.

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg_6dvxP8cA.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.