Senior Lecturer (Aboriginal Health; S50D)

Curtin Business School MBA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 171,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Super

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Aboriginal Health within Curtin Medical School to advance culturally safe education and outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You will work with key academics and community partners to integrate pathway, teaching, and curriculum changes.

Position is part-time (0.8FTE), permanent, with an annual remuneration package of $148,847 - $171,344 (ALC) pro rata to 0.8 FTE plus 17% Super, based at Bentley in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health care and/or medical education focusing on Aboriginal health.
• Commitment to cultural safety and high-quality health care education.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum, assessment and clinical placements with emphasis on Aboriginal health.
• Support cultural orientation and safety initiatives within the discipline.
• Teach medical students and provide mentorship and guidance.
• Assist in MBBS admissions processes including equity pathways.
• Provide mentoring for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students.
• Engage in research/evaluation, independently or collaboratively.
• Support the Director of Aboriginal Health to integrate knowledge and safety across the curriculum.

Skills

Aboriginal health

Curriculum development

Teaching

Mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Cultural safety

Education

Medical degree or health-related degree

Job description

• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
• Competitive remuneration package incl. 17% super and generous leave entitlements
• Part-time (0.8FTE), permanent contract | flexible working days

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

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.

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.

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 plus 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/

Essential requirements

• The position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only. Pursuant to a Section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered
• Medical degree or Health-related degree with post graduate studies
• Significant connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community/people /culture in Western Australia
• Demonstrated experience in medical education
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

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 [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (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.