Lecturer in Aboriginal Health

Overview

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This Teaching Specialist (Academic) position focuses primarily on teaching and teaching-related activities, aligned with the University\'s strategic vision, Making a Difference: The 2025 Agenda. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering an engaging learning experience, educational innovation, and supporting Indigenous students and communities in Central Australia.

Base pay range

A$113,211.00/yr - A$133,974.00/yr

JR0000014471 - Lecturer in Aboriginal Health

• Fixed Term until December 2026 | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
• Location: Arrernte - Alice Springs
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About the Role

Aligned with the University\'s commitment to a student-centred approach and the development of creative, enterprising, and career-ready graduates, this role contributes to:

• Delivering an engaging, personalised learning experience that promotes student success
• Advancing educational innovation through the use of cutting-edge learning technologies and analytics
• Equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the knowledge economy

The successful candidate will hold cultural authority and deliver education grounded in Central Australian Indigenous knowledges and cultural practices. They will support student orientation to Indigenous cultures and contexts, particularly during placements, and provide academic and logistical support to Indigenous students in Central Australia. This role strengthens the University\'s engagement with Indigenous communities and supports culturally responsive healthcare education in the Northern Territory, contributing to Flinders University\'s Reconciliation Action Plan.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, recognised by an appropriate community body.
• A proven ability to deliver high-quality education and training that incorporates Central Australian Indigenous knowledges and cultural practices.
• A student-centred teaching approach with a strong focus on learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a record of effective student and community engagement.
• Ability to speak at least one Indigenous language of Central Australia.

Life at Flinders

We are investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments. Flinders is focused on excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity, with a goal to be a top ten Australian university and among the top 1% in the world. We value equality and opportunity for all and celebrate diversity.

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• 6 weeks annual leave

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate is required before commencing in this position.
• You may be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as per Flinders University policy.
• Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card is required for this role in the Northern Territory.
• The position is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, visit the Jobs@Flinders portal: JR0000014471 Lecturer in Aboriginal Health
• Submit CV and a Suitability Statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the Key Position Capabilities.
• For more information, contact Kim Pearce.
• See our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy on the Flinders site.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 21 September 2025.

Please note that late applications and applications submitted via agencies will not be accepted.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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