Senior Lecturer (Aboriginal Health; s50d)

Curtin University; Canning; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 171,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing services

Retail and travel discounts

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking a part-time Senior Lecturer in Aboriginal Health to lead curriculum development and oversee clinical placements with a focus on culturally safe care. You will collaborate closely with the Aboriginal Health Team and key academics to integrate pathways and engagement activities with teaching and curriculum.

You will shape assessments, lead in curriculum development for Aboriginal health, and champion cultural safety across the medical program to support Curtin medical

Qualifications

• Tertiary health-related degree with post graduate qualifications.
• Extensive experience in health care and/or medical education with Aboriginal health focus.
• Commitment to cultural safety and high-quality care/education.
• Experience supporting Indigenous Australian medical workforce.
• Ability to advise on cross-cultural issues and build staff capability.
• Knowledge of equity, inclusion and belonging in Aboriginal health context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Research experience and contribution to Aboriginal health evidence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum, assessment, and clinical placements with emphasis on Aboriginal health.
• Support cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the Discipline.
• Participate in teaching activities for medical students, providing mentorship.
• Assist in MBBS admission processes, including Equity Pathway.
• Provide mentoring and support for Aboriginal medical students.
• Engage in research and evaluation activities.
• Support Director of Aboriginal Health to integrate Aboriginal knowledge and safety across the curriculum.

Skills

Aboriginal health

Curriculum development

Medical education

Research leadership

Mentoring

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Health-related degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Job Reference: 1659081

At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of First Nations peoples at the forefront of our decision making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

In line with Curtin’s 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

This position plays a key role in supporting the University in our ongoing efforts in Reconciliation through enhancing the attraction, engagement, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Your new role

Are you an Aboriginal medical educator or health professional dedicated to improving the health care outcomes for Aboriginal communities? Join our team as Senior Lecturer - Aboriginal Health and make a significant impact on the next generation of doctors and their ability to provide culturally safe and appropriate care.

As a Senior Lecturer positioned within the Aboriginal Health Team, you will collaborate closely with community partners and key academics, including the Dean and Head of School, the Director of Aboriginal Health, the Director of Medical Education, Director of Student Experience and Admissions and Director of Clinical Placements.

Your academic expertise and leadership will help integrate pathway and engagement activities with teaching and curriculum, creating a cohesive and culturally safe student experience. You will also shape curriculum, assessment and clinical placements with a strong focus on Aboriginal health, while championing cultural orientation and safety across CMS to support Curtin medical students to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of curriculum, assessment, and clinical placements, with a strong emphasis on Aboriginal health
• Support cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the Discipline, ensuring adherence to high standards of behaviour and knowledge
• Participate in teaching activities for medical students, providing mentorship and guidance
• Assist in the admission processes for the MBBS course, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Pathway
• Provide mentoring and support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students
• Engage in research and evaluation activities, either independently, collaboratively or as a leader
• Support the Director of Aboriginal Health in advancing Aboriginal health education by working collaborative under their direction to integrate Aboriginal knowledges and cultural safety across the medical curriculum

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary health-related degree, ideally with post graduate qualifications, and a passion for improving health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Track record of extensive experience in health care and/or medical education, with a focus on Aboriginal health and Aboriginal communities
• Strong commitment to fostering cultural safety and ensuring appropriate and high-quality health care and/or education
• Demonstrated dedication to supporting and growing an Indigenous Australian medical or health practitioner workforce
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice in relation to sensitive and often complex cultural issues in cross-cultural settings and to building the capacity of staff, students and stakeholders, to improve their engagement and partnering with Aboriginal peoples
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to equity, inclusion and belonging within an Aboriginal health context
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and students
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies
• Research experience and a desire to contribute to the evidence base for Aboriginal health

If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach.

Join our progressive and supportive team and shape the future of medical education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to address the unique health challenges faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can make a difference.

Role Requirements

• Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About the Team: Curtin Medical School

Curtin Medical School delivers Western Australia’s only undergraduate medical program, enrolling up to 132 students annually with a strong emphasis on equity, rural health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation. Our future-focused curriculum is delivered through state‑of‑the‑art clinical teaching and simulation facilities at Bentley, supported by an extensive clinical education network that includes:

• Over 10 metropolitan hospital placement sites
• Health campuses in Midland and Kalgoorlie
• Membership in the Rural Clinical School of WA
• Strong partnerships with metropolitan and rural primary care and community providers

We are committed to producing future-ready doctors with strong primary care capability, leadership skills, and a commitment to serving diverse communities.

For more information, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/health-sciences/curtin-medical-school/

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2026 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Part-time (0.8FTE), permanent position attracts a remuneration package of $148,847 - $171,344 (ALC) pro rata to 0.8 FTE + 17% Super.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a variety of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Desirable attributes

• Understanding of pedagogical principles and experience in supporting medical students
• Research qualifications or experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on 08 000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 8pm (AWST) on Sunday 29 November 2026.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.