Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Work type: Part-time 0.6 FTE Fixed Term position to May 2022

Salary: Level A $73,669 - $99,964 p.a. or Level B $105,232 - $124,958 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 9.5% superannuation. Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience

About the role

The Lecturer - Medical Education in First Nations Health is a scholar in First Nations health. While establishing their own academic career, the incumbent in this position plays an important role in the further development and implementation of the School’s First Nations Health curriculum within the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

The Lecturer - Medical Education in First Nations Health will work with academic and professional staff in the DME and its associated clinical schools, and other key stakeholders in the area of First Nations health to promote and facilitate the implementation of an effective, coordinated and integrated program of First Nations health in the MD. The incumbent will also draw upon their networks to recommend appropriate resources to support the MD’s delivery. The Lecturer will report to and work closely with the incumbent Director of First Nations Health who occupies a continuing position that extends beyond this task- specific project.

The Faculty and the Melbourne Medical School are committed to actively implementing the Reconciliation Action Plan and this position would be expected to contribute to these aims. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/8m2i

About you

• A health professions degree or PhD (or an equivalent degree) or a commitment to undertake a PhD (or an equivalent degree)
• A background of scholarship in Indigenous health
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• An appreciation of health inequities faced by disadvantaged and minority groups in Australian society, particularly Indigenous Australians, and an ability to manage complex relationships in addressing these issues
• An understanding of the dynamics and context of the Aboriginal Community controlled health sector
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and flexibly within a team

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/ghb6

Position Description http://go.unimelb.edu.au/am2i

To apply http://go.unimelb.edu.au/rm2i

Applications close: 19 Apr 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time