"Lecturer - First Nations Academic"

• Full time fixed term until 31 December 2026 in Broken Hill and Wentworth NSW -possible extension subject to Government funding
• Great opportunity as Lecturer - First Nations Academic for Broken Hill Rural Clinical School - Broken Hill/ Wentworth Campus to undertake teaching in our First Nations portfolio and foster collaborative cross-sector First Nations education and relationships in this diverse region
• Base Salary $127,436-$151,328+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Broken Hill Rural Clinical School (RCS), also known as the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (UDRH), is funded under the Commonwealth Department of Health's Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.

Our focus at the BHUDRH, is to lead the design and delivery of innovative teaching and learning environments for health students undertaking their placement in our region. We also actively work to improve the quality of health care for rural, remote and First Nations Peoples by fostering local and regional collaborations and enhancing national expertise in health research and the translation of research into policy and practice.

Our team is distributed across three campuses Broken Hill, Wentworth and Bourke regions of New South Wales.

We are seeking a Lecturer - First Nations Academic to support teaching and placements for Broken Hill and Wentworth region students. You will also assist the Senior Lecturer- First Nations Lead in the BHUDRH region in fostering collaborative cross-sector First Nations community and organisational relationships ensuring that all interactions and engagements with First Nations communities are conducted with respect, authenticity and sensitivity.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in the First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing.
• Coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university's expectations and standards for education, including cultural supervision.
• Coordinate local cultural activities, provide training and mentorship to health students and fellow academics.
• Provide contributions that have a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school or faculty.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
• Understand and contribute to furthering the university and BHUDRH strategic agenda.
• Establish partnerships, collaborations and engage in impactful outcomes in research, development, and policy improvement.
• Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• deep understanding of rural, remote and First Nations cultural engagement, needs, and aspirations
• Currently living or willing to relocate to our Broken Hill with the ability to travel frequently to Wentworth

Education

• Doctorate or PhD - In a relevant field OR
• Other - An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

Only one Field of Study needs to apply. The Education requirements should be considered in conjunction with the Work Experience requirements.

Certifications

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified

Skills

• ability to communicate effectively
• computer literacy
• critical thinking and decision making
• customer Service
• deliver presentations effectively
• planning and organisation
• research
• current drivers licence

Work Experience

• an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders
• significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
• significant experience in education design and practice.
• significant experience in teaching and learning within an established program and in a variety of settings
• significant experience supervising and mentoring others

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per the University's Confirmation of Identity Policy 2015

To be eligible for this position, you must provide a statement and supporting documentation that addresses how you meet each of the following criteria for Aboriginality:

1. be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
2. identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
3. be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived.

The University may request further information from applicants as required. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au

Applications Close
Thursday 29 January 2026 11:59 PM