Academic Lead, Educational Programs

**Academic Lead, Educational Programs**:
**Position Number**: 0065854
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**: Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
**Salary**: Academic Level D - $180,254 - $198,584 p.a. plus 17% super
- Shape Indigenous health leadership / Drive innovative eLearning initiatives / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- to pioneer transformative Indigenous health education and leadership development programmes
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a key member of the University of Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, you'll spearhead the development of innovative professional development and education courses in Indigenous health and leadership. You'll have the opportunity to establish an eLearning business model, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive the creation of culturally appropriate, income-generating courses. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on Indigenous health education while working in a dynamic, Indigenous-led environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Develop Innovative Courses**: Design and implement a comprehensive suite of eLearning and in-person courses, ensuring alignment with Indigenous principles and industry demands.
- **Lead Stakeholder Engagement**: Collaborate with academics, health professionals, and Indigenous community-controlled health sectors to ensure course relevance and cultural appropriateness.
- **Drive Business Growth**: Establish and lead a sustainable business model for course delivery, meeting revenue growth expectations set by the Centre Director.
- **Provide Strategic Leadership**: Demonstrate institutional-level leadership in Indigenous education, offering mentorship and influencing national initiatives in relevant areas.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dynamic and strategic leader with a strong background in Indigenous education and health, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to develop innovative eLearning programmes while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

**You may also**:

- Have extensive experience in developing and delivering educational programmes, particularly in eLearning formats.
- Possess a deep understanding of Indigenous health issues and the higher education sector.
- Demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to establish sustainable revenue-generating models.
- Have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
- Show a commitment to Indigenous principles and values in education and health.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team -**MELBOURNE POCHE CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH**

The Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has set a strong foundation toward establishing a new generation of Indigenous health leaders and researchers. Based at the University of Melbourne, a global leader in higher education, we offer Indigenous-led programs that build Indigenous health leadership capital and create academic pathways for PhD and post-doctoral achievement and research impact. Indigenous people have always had a strong knowledge economy and intellectual tradition. Interfacing with the western academy, these are assets in our work toward transforming Indigenous health and ensuring sustainable futures.

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