Position Details
Please note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
About the Role
The University is seeking two Senior Lecturers in First Nations Health to provide leadership in performing high quality research and delivering excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of Public Health topics and courses in the College of Medicine and Public Health. The successful candidates will contribute to strengthening Indigenous Education in our Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Public Health programs, and will contribute to improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians through research.
These positions are available as balanced Teaching and Research (Academic) and Teaching Specialist (Academic) positions.
The positions, located within the Public Health discipline, will support providing students with a transformational education that equips them with the skills and knowledge to contribute to preventing disease, reducing inequities, and building healthy Indigenous communities. The key responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to;
- Undertaking a lead role in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of lectures, tutorials, assessments, curricula and other teaching strategies, including placement education for topics, primarily within Public Health
- Undertaking topic coordination and course coordination, particularly of the First Nations Health Topics within Public Health teaching programs
- Making a significant contribution to ethical, high quality and innovative research in public health through activities such as preparing high quality grant applications, planning and implementing research projects and preparing high quality and impactful research outputs that align with areas of research interest, strength and focus within Public Health and the College ((Teaching and Research balanced positions)
- Mentoring and developing early career researchers in Public Health and the College. ((Teaching and Research balanced positions)
- Leading, supervising and participating in high-performing multi-disciplinary teams with an education and/or research focus and contributing to the development of a respectful, trusting and collaborative working environment.
For information relating to the Teaching Specialist (Academic) position, please refer to the relevant Position Description.
About You
The successful candidates will demonstrate the following key capabilities:
- A higher degree in Education, Public Health or relevant discipline (or equivalent experience and progress towards a PhD) and evidence of cultural activity which prioritises Indigenous knowledges and practices requiring community cultural recognition
- Demonstrated evidence of a research track record (appropriate for career stage) in a Public Health-related area, including evidence of successful grant applications and high quality publications (Teaching and Research balanced position applicants)
- Evidence of the ability to deliver teaching using a variety of approaches including use of e-learning platforms for teaching purposes
- Evidence of the ability to develop and review teaching curricula and participate in quality enhancement and accreditation activities
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including an ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students, and industry nationally and/or internationally.
Life at Flinders
At Flinders, we're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
About the Public Health Discipline in the College of Medicine and Public Health
The Flinders Public Health Discipline aims to promote healthy people, healthy communities, and healthy environments. We are driven by our values of social justice, health equity and excellence; and work by leading collaboration and responsively approaching education, research, and engagement. We are made up of eight disciplines: Population Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Behavioural Health, Injury Studies, Point of Care Testing and National Centre for Education and Training in Addiction (NCTEA). We have close ties with many research and education areas across Medicine, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in ensuring equity to build community health. We have a growing team of over 100 exceptional staff, both professional and academic and in a range of balanced, teaching specialist and research only roles. We support our staff to be their best, to deliver high-quality education and world-class research.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
- The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
How to Apply and Information
In addition to uploading your CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than three pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Balanced Teaching and Research position description (or the Teaching Specialist position description).
- If you wish to apply for the position as a teaching-only role, please indicate this in your application.
- For more information regarding this position, please contact Richard Edwards.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 21 April 2025.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
21 Apr 2025
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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