Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health

• Contribute to world class teaching and research in Aboriginal Health and health care practices
• Part-time, 0.4 FTE appointment on a two-year fixed term basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 plus 17% superannuation
• Clinical loading may be applicable

About the team

The Centre of Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH), based in the UWA Medical School, was established to assist in promoting the concept of holistic health care and cultural security in relation to Aboriginal health and health care practice, research, and learning. The Centre’s aims include development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership in clinical and public health practice, education, and research.  The Centre seeks to establish a positive national and international reputation in Indigenous health through commitment to Indigenous leadership, best practice, and capacity development for Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners.

About the opportunity

Under the direction of the Director, CAMDH, this position undertakes independent teaching and research in Aboriginal Health to the School of Medicine programs.  This will involve responsibility for Indigenous student support, contribution in other Aboriginal Studies areas, as well as contribution to other courses, programs, and administrative roles that the Centre has responsibility for.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary degree related to medicine, health, or education.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching on Aboriginal Health issues and a good understanding of the political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental determinants affecting the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in education settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of all policies, program, and health service responses to these issues by Commonwealth and State governments, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous health services organisations.
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of the education and training needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working in health services in rural and remote areas.
• Evidence of established networks within the Western Australian Aboriginal communities
• Aboriginality is an essential selection criterion under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Lecturer (Aboriginal Health)] - Level [B].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 31 July 2024

 To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dawn Bessarab at dawn.bessarab@uwa.edu.au 

Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act, this position is open to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.