First Peoples Academic Medicine Program Lead (Identified role)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: $150k - $172k base (+17% super and leave loading).
- Additional remuneration benefits may include relocation allowance if relocating from interstate, a clinical loading allowance may be applicable to registered doctors.
- UNSW offers up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Location: based at Kensington, Sydney but hybrid or remote working arrangements will also be considered
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.
The Faculty of Medicine Academy of First Peoples Health Education and Research:
The Faculty of Medicine Academy of First Peoples Health Education and Research (The Blakcademy) currently has two First Peoples Medicine Program Lead positions, each with the responsibility for providing leadership and supporting the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capabilities Curriculum of specific years in the Medical Program (Years 1 to 6).
Why this role matters:
We are seeking to appoint to appoint a First Peoples Academic Medicine Program Lead for Years 1 to 3. The focus of Year 1 to 3 is to provide students with a firm foundation of conceptual clinically oriented knowledge and clinical skills that encompasses cognitive, affective and behavioural learning integrating Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural capabilities across the three domains of biomedical, health systems, and clinical sciences. The integration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural capabilities across these three domains continues into years 3-6.
The position is responsible for coordinating the design and delivery of teaching and assessment to ensure a comprehensive and culturally safe learning experience that meets the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Standards and Graduate Outcomes for medical programs. Additionally, the First Peoples Academic Medicine Program (Phase 1) Lead will also play a key role in the development, ongoing review, and redesign of the Medical Program.
The Blakcademy is committed to the UNSW Grow Our Own element of the broader university First Peoples strategy and commits to supporting academic staff development through making special provisions to reduce workload to acknowledge the cultural load borne by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academics. Further adjustments to workload will be considered for applicants who wish to undertake Higher Degree Studies.
Key skills and experience:
- This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer being made.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline or postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of health education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience and achievement in First Peoples health in teaching and learning design using a range of First Peoples pedagogical approaches, development, design and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- A commitment to undertake agreed professional development that as to progress your professional leadership and academic standing.
- Evidence of management skills including planning, priority setting, with a proven ability to deal with multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
- Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including those internal and external to the faculty.
Desirable (in addition to the above)
- Completion of a medical degree or a PhD (or working towards PhD completion).
Please read through the position description attached for the full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
We offer a competitive salary and access to a range of benefits including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Indigenous language allowance
- Cultural duties performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recognised with reduced workload or additional allowance
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Enquiries:
Melody Muscat - Director of Indigenous Education Strategy
E: melody.muscat@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday June 22nd before 11.30pm Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
