Professor of Indigenous Australian Health

Job Description

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Continuing, full-time
$193,686 per annum (Level E)
Plus 17% employer superannuation
Salary packaging options are available
4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
Relocation assistance provided

Acknowledgement of Country
https://www.une.edu.au/campus-life/une-armidale/acknowledgement-of-country

This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position and it is, therefore, a genuine requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is, therefore a genuine requirement under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW) (Act) that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

To Apply

Please note that applications submitted through HEJOBS will not be viewed.

Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une using vacancy reference number: 223110

Please submit the following documents:

Covering letter addressing applicant’s suitability for the position based on key functions of the role detailed in the Position Statement;
Current CV;
Certified qualifications cited in your application for this position.
The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students’ growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women’s Society, and the many international cultural groups – all will feel valued and respected at UNE.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Strategy (PVC IS), Professor Joe Fraser is responsible for delivering on the University’s Indigenous education priorities under UNE’s strategic plan, Future Fit, and for the Oorala Aboriginal Centre and the services it provides to Indigenous students at UNE. Professor Fraser has extensive experience in Indigenous education and strategic planning, particularly around the accreditation of organisations. He has worked as a senior academic, as a manager of Indigenous university structures, and in community education programs and policy development.

The University of New England Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2019-2023 (Employment Strategy) provides a platform to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The UNE Employment Strategy 2019-2023 will guide the development of action and approaches that support culturally aware workplaces and practices, improved employment opportunities, career development options, including academic career paths, for current and prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Genuinely consulting and collaborating with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities where UNE conducts its business is an integral part of UNE. Adopting a strengths-based approach by consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the design, delivery and evaluation of strategies that build on and enhance the capacity of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and further solidify our working relationships with them.

About the role

The Professor of Indigenous Australian Health is a key new leadership position within the Faculty. The position reports to the Dean and has a close working relationship with all members of the Faculty senior leadership group, discipline leads and course coordinators, and with the leadership of the Oorala Aboriginal Centre. This position has been established to ensure that Indigenous Australian Health is deeply embedded in the curricula of every program we offer. It will be the role of the Professor of Indigenous Australian Health to lead this cross-disciplinary project, and to develop and deliver on strategic initiatives across the Faculty, and to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop pathways to our Faculty for both students and staff.

About you

We are seeking a vibrant, innovative and collaborative senior academic leader, with a health background, a track record of achievement of results, and personal traits including agility and determination. Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement and developing and executing curriculum uplift would be advantageous. You will thrive in an interdisciplinary team and enjoy mentoring junior staff and providing support for students at both coal face and systems levels.

You will embody the UNE values of Openness, Inquiry, Exceptional and making a difference. In addition, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Medicine and Health offers quality health professional education programs across a range of disciplines and professions, underpinned by a philosophy of interprofessionalism, innovation and evidence-based practice. The Faculty is committed to the University’s objectives of providing excellent teaching, outstanding learning facilities and a first-rate student learning experience. The Faculty includes three Schools: the School of Health, the School of Rural Medicine and the School of Psychology. Further information can be found on the website at Faculty of Medicine and Health – https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-medicine-and-health

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact To discuss this role please contact Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Professor Jennifer Williams

Phone: 02 6773 1124 email: dean-mh@une.edu.au

Closing Date: Midnight, 9 July 2023

Reference No: 223110

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.