Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Focused), Indigenous Health Advocacy

Monash University

  • Monash, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Focused), Indigenous Health AdvocacyJob No.: 682249Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: Continuing appointmentRemuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B/ $145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Make a difference and improve healthcare equity for Indigenous peoples
The OpportunityGukwonderuk Indigenous Health Workforces Centre is Monash University's dedicated centre for advancing Indigenous health equity through culturally informed education, community engagement, and research. Named after a respected medicinal Gukwonderuk (Wotjobaluk) the Centre's vision is to create healthcare workforces that can meet the health and wellbeing the needs of Indigenous peoples.Its initiatives include delivering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework, supporting Indigenous students, and leading programs like Hands on Health to inspire the next generation of Indigenous healthcare leaders.Monash University's Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Workforces Centre is seeking a passionate Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer educator and Indigenous ally to lead transformative curriculum design and champion culturally informed teaching across the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to systemic change in Indigenous health equity through education. Whether you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or bring a sustained commitment to critical Indigenous allyship, your leadership will help shape the future of healthcare delivery for Indigenous communities.Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Designing and delivering innovative curriculum aligned with accreditation and professional standards
  • Building educator capacity in critical allyship and consciousness building
  • Leading educational scholarship and contributing to curriculum review and design
  • Mentoring academic colleagues and contributing to cross-faculty teaching initiatives
  • Publishing educational research and presenting at national conferences
At , work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.We value difference and , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an where everyone is supported to succeed.Together with our , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities..Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - with us.Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes .To ApplyFor instructions on how to apply, please refer to ' '.In your application, please respond to the following questions: * How have you demonstrated a strong understanding of Indigenous health equity and critical allyship in your teaching or professional practice?
  • Describe your experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and how this has informed your approach to education.
  • What evidence can you provide of your leadership in curriculum innovation or educational scholarship?
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.Enquiries: Professor Karen Adams, Director of Gukwonderuk, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, +61 03 9902 4328Position Description:Applications Close: Sunday 5 October 2025, 11:55pm AESTSupporting a diverse workforce

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