Lecturer, Aboriginal Health

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate support, mentoring, and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students in the MD program
• Act as a trusted point of contact to help students navigate wellbeing, learning, and academic challenges
• Collaborate with academic support teams, Program Directors, and committees to ensure strong outcomes for Indigenous students
• Offer cultural guidance and represent the student voice at key decision-making forums
• Lead community engagement, outreach, and recruitment activities to strengthen Indigenous student participation
• Support Indigenous Health teaching, assessment, and curriculum development

Requirements

• Unconditional practising registration as a medical practitioner or psychologist with AHPRA
• A relevant medical speciality College Fellowship, Master’s-level qualification, or equivalent clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, or health/education settings
• Proven capability in medical or health student teaching, learning, and academic support
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work with Elders, community leaders, and academic teams
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and creating culturally safe learning environments

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered
• 17% superannuation (with option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee)
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year of service (36 weeks after five years)
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses
• Incremental progression based on 12 months of continuous service

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research intensive university and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight. Located on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, UWA is dedicated to shaping the next generation of global leaders through excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement.