Principal Indigenous Health Education Lead

University of Queensland; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for Principal Specialty Supervisor, Indigenous Health Education and Engagement, to shape culturally safe, connected, and inclusive medical education within the Darling Downs-South West Learning Community.

Based at Toowoomba Regional Clinical Unit, the role integrates Indigenous perspectives across the Doctor of Medicine program, enriches the student experience, and builds community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or equivalent experience, with expert knowledge in Indigenous health, Indigenous health education, community engagement or Indigenous community development.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted, respectful and effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, communities, educational institutions and professional bodies.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of medical professionals, including supporting pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into medicine.
• A strong understanding of cultural safety and the issues and opportunities associated with living, learning and working in rural and regional communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership in integrating Indigenous perspectives, knowledges and practices into medical education and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Lead and collaborate on the design, delivery, review and continuous improvement of Indigenous health, cultural safety and cultural competency learning experiences across the MD program, embedding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives in meaningful and respectful ways.
• Research and Scholarship: Contribute to Indigenous health and medical education scholarship, fostering community involvement in research, supporting principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and sharing outcomes through publications and conferences.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Create opportunities for students to build research capability and strengthen collaborative research partnerships with Indigenous organisations and communities.
• Citizenship and Service: Provide leadership in cultural safety, community engagement and the DDSW Learning Community Growth Strategy, developing pathways into medicine and serving as a trusted cultural advisor and mentor to students and colleagues.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Mentoring

Cultural safety

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for Principal Specialty Supervisor, Indigenous Health Education and Engagement, to shape culturally safe, connected, and inclusive medical education within the Darling Downs-South West Learning Community.

Based at Toowoomba Regional Clinical Unit, the role integrates Indigenous perspectives across the Doctor of Medicine program, enriches the student experience, and builds community partnerships.