Lecturer - Indigenous Education indigenous Identified Role

Shape the next generation of educators in Indigenous Education
- Join the Wollotuka Institute, nationally recognised for Aboriginal Education
- Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more

**Salary**:$117,226 - $139,207 plus 17% superannuation plus annual leave loading

**Position**: Full-time, Continuing

**Location**:Callaghan Campus

**About the Role**

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the University of Newcastle’s mission of delivering excellence in education, research, and professional service in the field of Aboriginal Education. Working within the Wollotuka Institute, you will play a vital part in advancing strategic priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes that support students, staff, and the broader community.

Recognised nationally for its leadership in Aboriginal education, the Wollotuka Institute is deeply grounded in cultural connection and community engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and passionate team, where your expertise will help shape the next generation of educators to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal students and communities.

As part of UoN, you will be joining a community that is passionate about creating a better future for our regions and the world. You will be supported by a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that encourages growth, innovation, and meaningful impact.

**Indigenous Identified Role**:

- This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW._

**About you**

You are dedicated and forward-thinking with experience working in educational setting and a strong understanding of Aboriginal pedagogies. You are culturally grounded, have a strong connection with community and a passion for advancing knowledge and practice in your field.

You thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning and research environment. You value diverse perspectives and actively contribute to a culture that supports mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Completed a PhD or Masters qualification in a relevant field and/or have relevant professional practice experience in Aboriginal education settings
- Demonstrated recent ability to achieve teaching quality
- Demonstrated record of publication or non-traditional research output in high-quality outlets
- Demonstrated recent ability to contribute to the preparation, coordination and curriculum design (where appropriate) of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate courses
- For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description._

If you’re ready to join a university that’s committed to equity and excellence, and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision, we encourage you to apply.

**About us**

The Wollotuka Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and Higher Degrees by Research and undertakes high quality research grounded in reciprocity with our communities. Wollotuka draws strength from culture, communities and past journeys to conduct Indigenous programs and research that connect Indigenous knowledge’s, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership so graduates are better prepared to sustainably influence cultural and social change.

This unique combination of education, research and innovation enables the Institute to offer programs in critical Indigenous studies with local, national and global perspectives.

**Our university**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact, our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities.

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**What we offer**

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