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• Continuing, part-time appointment (0.4 FTE, 14 hours per week)
• Level A: $90,795 - $106,374 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation OR
• Level B: $114,572 - $132,315 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
• UOW is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strives to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians
• Generous working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices and culturally sensitive leave provisions, including cultural and ceremonial leave
• UOW Southern Highlands or Shoalhaven Campus location

The Indigenous Health team in the Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) is seeking a teaching intensive Associate Lecturer or Lecturer to lead and provide Indigenous medical student support and foster Indigenous student success within the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
In this role you will collaborate with GSM staff and key partners within UOW and community organisations and members. You will lead Indigenous medical student support and work collaboratively to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate support strategies that improve Indigenous student wellbeing, cultural safety and satisfaction. You will also undertake scholarly activities within the Indigenous Health discipline and activities related to Community engagement.
To be successful you must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage with a post-graduate degree in a health discipline or related field with subsequent relevant work experience. Excellent oral and written communications skills along with a strong understanding of Indigenous health issues in an Australian context and an ability to build links and connections with the Indigenous community is essential. Additionally demonstrated experience in delivering high quality academic programs within the higher education sector and experience working in a community-based Indigenous health position will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
The successful candidate will be appointed at Associate Lecturer (Level A) or Lecturer (Level B) commensurate with qualifications and experience.
You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Associate Professor Maria Mackay, Academic Lead, Indigenous Health on + 61 2 4221 8004 or via email: mmackay@uow.edu.au


Closing Date: Sunday 10 November, 11:59 PM
* This is an Identified position. The University of Wollongong (UOW) considers that being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
As this position will be required to attend Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with vaccination requirements as per NSW Health Policy for any work undertaken in NSW Health facilities according to the revised NSW Health Policy PD2023_022.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
UOW is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strives to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. UOW offers excellent working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices, generous leave provisions including cultural & ceremonial leave and ongoing opportunities for professional development. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.