Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Identified)

• Full-Time Continuing opportunity for a Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Identified)
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Base Salary $132,533 + 17% superannuation

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic to join Sydney Medical School as a Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Identified). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of future health professionals while advancing Indigenous health education, scholarship, and community engagement.

Sydney Medical School has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, research, and healthcare leadership. The school teaches more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate medical students and is committed to preparing clinically outstanding, research-capable, and globally aware graduates. Indigenous health is a core theme embedded throughout the medical curriculum, reflecting the University's commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Lecturer in Indigenous Health, you will apply your scholarly expertise and contemporary educational practices to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences. You will make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, support student success, and help strengthen Indigenous health education across the curriculum.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of First Nations curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role supports ongoing curriculum transformation, promotes culturally safe educational practices, and plays an important part in advancing health equity and improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This position offers the opportunity to influence the next generation of healthcare professionals while contributing to meaningful educational change in one of Australia's leading medical schools.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design, development, and delivery of First Nations curriculum across medicine and health programs
• undertake teaching and curriculum-related academic work supporting the Indigenisation of health curriculum
• collaborate with academic, professional, First Nations and community stakeholders to implement faculty-wide curriculum initiatives
• support the development of culturally safe, strengths-based, and responsive learning experiences and assessment practices
• contribute to capability-building activities, including workshops, resources and staff development in cultural safety and decolonising pedagogies
• assist with coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of First Nations curriculum activities and scholarly outputs.

About you

• demonstrated experience in teaching and/or curriculum development within health or higher education
• knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and strengths-based approaches to healthcare
• experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations communities and organisations
• emerging or demonstrated contribution to research, scholarship or evaluation in education or Indigenous health
• ability to contribute to culturally responsive curriculum design, assessment, and program-level initiatives
• commitment to advancing Indigenous strategy, health equity, and culturally safe education practices.

Why work with us:

At the University of Sydney, we are committed to fostering a culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff can thrive, contribute, and lead.

Recognised as an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we understand that the strength of our university is enriched by the skills, expertise, perspectives, and cultural knowledges of First Nations people. We are committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to shape teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement across the institution.

As one of Australia's leading universities, we value strong and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. These connections are fundamental to our ongoing commitment to excellence, cultural responsiveness, and positive social impact.

Our aspiration to be an employer of choice is reflected in the University's strategic commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, cultures, histories, and perspectives into everything we do. Through this commitment, we continue to create an environment where First Nations staff are supported to achieve their professional goals while contributing to lasting educational and community outcomes.

Joining the University of Sydney means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing Indigenous leadership, strengthening cultural capability, and making a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Key benefits include:

• generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements
• access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
• participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support, and professional development opportunities
• YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members)
• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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