Medical School

Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH)

• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Persons who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Pursuant to a Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 encouraged to apply

About the area

The University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School is the largest and longest established medical school in Western Australia. In 1996 it established the nationally recognised Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) and graduated Australia’s first Indigenous doctor.  The School also has substantial and successful research programs across most disciplines in the medical sector.    

About the opportunity

• Coordinating the Indigenous health teaching, learning and assessment activities within the clinical phase of the UWA MD program
• Make a key contribution to the development, delivery and evaluation of Indigenous Health curricula activities in Year 3 and 4 of the UWA program,
• Represent the Indigenous Health team on relevant committees in Year 3 and 4 of the MD, as well as engage with key stakeholders

About you

• Health qualification with current registration to practice within Australia and related clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations.
• Demonstrated experience medical student teaching, learning, assessment, and support of students. 

Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required for the successful applicant prior to appointment.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - Senior Lecturer (Aboriginal Health) 50d.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Helen Milroy ay helen.milroy@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and 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, 26 November 2025

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

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.