Academic Lead, Educational Programs

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

Salary: ​Level D - $180,254 to $198,584​ p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape Indigenous health leadership / Develop innovative eLearning programs / Drive positive change in healthcare education
• Apply now to lead transformative Indigenous health education and shape the future of healthcare leadership
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As the Education Lead at the University of Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, you'll spearhead the development of innovative professional development and education courses. You'll have the opportunity to establish an eLearning business model, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to create impactful programmes that advance Indigenous health and leadership. This role offers you the chance to make a significant contribution to the improvement of Indigenous health outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Deliver Innovative Professional Development programs: Design and implement a comprehensive suite of eLearning and in-person learning materials, ensuring high educational standards and cultural appropriateness.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Indigenous communities, health sectors, and educational partners to align programs with industry needs and priorities.
• Establish a Sustainable Business Model: Lead the development of an income-generating course delivery model, ensuring financial sustainability and revenue growth.
• Provide Strategic Leadership: Demonstrate institutional-level leadership in Indigenous health education, offering mentorship and influencing national standards in the field.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dynamic, culturally competent professional with a doctoral qualification and extensive experience in Indigenous education, possessing the ability to develop innovative eLearning programs and lead strategic initiatives in Indigenous health leadership.

You may also:

• Have a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field with significant experience.
• Possess deep knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ways of knowing, particularly in relation to health.
• Demonstrate high-level proficiency in designing and implementing tailored educational resources and eLearning modules.
• Have experience in developing health discipline content for a range of healthcare professionals and academics.
• Exhibit national scholarly standing and influence in Indigenous education.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of business approaches to educational course delivery.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team 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.

The Melbourne Poche Centre uses place, relationships and futures as our driving themes for ensuring and to advance Indigenous peoples' achievement in higher education and leadership in health. We offer a suite of programs in both professional and academic spaces. Our programs attract those who want to be change agents and key influencers across health and socio-political sectors. We offer a leadership program with an international component, pre- and post PhD pathways programs and a number of bespoke programs supporting Indigenous health PhD candidates.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit -

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description: PD - JR Academic Lead, Educational