Lead of Indigenous Community Engagement (Indigenous Identified Position)

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

The Australian National University invites applications for an experienced Indigenous health education professional to lead the School of Medicine and Psychology’s Indigenous engagement initiatives in Canberra. The role emphasizes collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to strengthen partnerships and influence curricula and programs.

The position will support the Indigenous Governance Group and ensure community voices inform medical education, research and outreach

Qualifications

• Indigenous health or educational professional with expertise in Indigenous health education and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the School’s Indigenous community engagement.
• Support the Indigenous Governance Group and ensure community perspectives inform medical education, research and outreach.

Job description

Classification: Academic Level C
Salary package: $149,657 - $166,338 per annum (paid pro-rata for part-time staff) plus 17% superannuation
Terms Part-time, 0.2FTE - 0.4FTE, Fixed-Term (up to 2 years)

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement.

The Position

This newly established role will provide leadership for the School’s Indigenous community engagement, strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role will support the Indigenous Governance Group and ensure community perspectives inform medical education, research and outreach.

The Person

We are seeking an experienced Indigenous health or educational professional with expertise in Indigenous health education, community engagement and strong stakeholder relationships.

The School

The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT andSoutheastern NSW. The school is currently undertaking a major investment in its Indigenous Health Team and Program, to improve Indigenous Student recruitment and retention, ensure Cultural safety for students and staff in the program, enhance integration of Indigenous health into the medical curriculum and to grow and deepen community relationships.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, A/Prof Stewart Sutherland, [Chair Indigenous Health Framework] T: [phone], E: [[e-mail]].

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence .

Closing Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)