Clinical Specialist Lead

$134,904 - $155,293 + 17% super (pro-rata) | Appointment as Senior Lecturer
- Three year, 0.6FTE opportunity based at our Bentley Campus
- Make a significant impact on the next generation of doctors

**Job reference: 1095457**

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At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of First Nations peoples at the forefront of our decision making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

This position plays a key role in supporting the University in our ongoing efforts in Reconciliation through enhancing the attraction, engagement, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

**Your new role**

Are you an Aboriginal medical practitioner or health professional dedicated to improving the health care outcomes for Aboriginal communities? Join our team as the Clinical Specialist Lead - Aboriginal Health and make a significant impact on the next generation of doctors and their ability to provide culturally safe and appropriate care.

As a member of our Clinical Specialist Lead team, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the Director - Medical Program, Director - Medical Education, Director - Health Equity, and Aboriginal Health team. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in shaping curriculum development, assessment strategies, and clinical placements, with a strong focus on Aboriginal health. By championing cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the Discipline, you will foster an environment that supports the growth and success of Curtin’s medical students.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the development of curriculum, assessment, and clinical placements, with a strong emphasis on Aboriginal health.
- Support cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the Discipline, ensuring adherence to high standards of behaviour and knowledge.
- Participate in teaching activities for medical students, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Assist in the admission processes for the MBBS course, including the Indigenous Australian entry pathway.
- Provide mentoring and support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students.
- Engage in research and evaluation activities, either independently or as a leader.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Medical practitioner or health professional with a passion for improving health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Experience in health care and medical education, ideally with a focus on Aboriginal health.
- Strong commitment to fostering cultural safety and ensuring appropriate and high-quality health care.
- Demonstrated dedication to supporting and growing an Indigenous Australian medical practitioner workforce.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice in relation to sensitive and often complex cultural issues in cross-cultural settings and to building the capacity of staff, students and stakeholders, to improve their engagement and partnering with Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to equity, inclusion and belonging within an Aboriginal health context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and students.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Research experience and a desire to contribute to the evidence base for Aboriginal health.

This role is part of a progressive and supportive team. We support flexible work and job share arrangements, remote working and working from home. If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.

Join our team and shape the future of medical education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to address the unique health challenges faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Together, we can make a difference.

If you have any questions about this role and how it could work for you, please contact
**Associate Professor Keith McNaught on 9266 3596.**

**What we offer**

**Cutting-edge resources**: At Curtin you will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, advanced technology, and innovative teaching tools. We provide a supportive environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and exploration.

**Collaborative networks**: Join a vibrant community of scholars and healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference in education and research. Our University fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, providing ample opportunities to work alongside experts from various fields and create meaningful partnerships.

**Professional development**: We are committed to helping our faculty members grow both personally and professionally. We offer comprehensive support for research initiatives, including grant writing assistanc