Associate Professor

Associate Professor (Domain Lead in Aboriginal Health), School of Medicine – Identified role
Darlinghurst Campus
Part time opportunity (0.8)
Continuing contract

- Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only

- Join a national university committed to excellence in education

- Level D from $170,917 pa + 14.50% super (pro‑ratio)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role

Reporting to the National Head of Medical Education and Innovation, you will assist in the planning and organisation of the School of Medicine, Sydney MD Program, including effective strategic management. The Domain Lead participates as a member of the School leadership team in shared decision‑making, ensuring that School goals align with the University’s objectives and strategic direction as a Catholic university.

To perform this position, it is essential that the person be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational qualification, under 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are requested to demonstrate their Indigenous heritage in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Key Responsibilities

- Providing vision and leadership to build strong cultural capability within the National School.

- Deliver culturally appropriate ways of working in teaching and learning.

- Maintaining and growing the connections, networks, relationships and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

- Leading and managing the delivery, assessment, review and ongoing development of the Aboriginal Health curriculum in conjunction with domain lead.

- Managing the recruitment, retention and graduation of Aboriginal medical students.

- Overseeing the management of Aboriginal medical student issues, wellbeing and access to wrap‑around supports as needed.

- Significant and sustained contribution to the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or professional practice in the discipline at the divisional, University and national level.

Qualifications, skills & experience

- A medical qualification registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of a relevant professional body OR possession of a PhD OR Master’s level qualification in a relevant field with at least 5 years teaching experience in the Higher Education Sector.

- Demonstrated experience of a high level of pastoral care to students.

- Strong people management, excellent communication and influencing skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, prioritise tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.

- Computer literacy with standard MS Office programs and use of relevant digital technology.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must provide a statement and supporting documentation that addresses how they meet each of the following criteria for Aboriginality:

1. Be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

2. Identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and

3. Be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived.

Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

Benefits

- Training and development opportunities

- Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals – in a personal and positive environment

- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 17 November 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

For information on how Notre Dame aims to provide a vibrant and welcoming workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples visit: https://www.notredame.edu.au/staff/work/development/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-employment

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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