"Level B Academic Roles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health"

Full time /Part time fixed term until 19 April 2028

Exciting Level B academic roles within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health - Sydney School of Public Health

Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We're Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence.

This is an education and research position for an early career (Level B) enthusiastic academic with a vision to establish an academic career pathway. Working closely with the Program Director of Indigenous Public Health and other members of the academic team, the position will have a role in teaching and academic administration of Indigenous public health units of study within the Sydney School of Public Health and Faculty of Medicine and health covering a variety of health and wellbeing topics covered by the curriculum. You will also have opportunity to build research, evaluation and community outreach work related to Indigenous public health or other areas within the Sydney School of Public Health (SSPH), with career mentoring and exciting professional development opportunities.

The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role. Applications will be considered from candidates who are not located in proximity of Sydney; however, the incumbent will be required to travel to Sydney to deliver teaching and attend meetings periodically.

NOTE: This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake independent teaching within the Sydney School of Public Health including but not limited to degrees such as the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion, Master of Public health and potential guest teaching within the wider Faculty of Medicine health disciplines such as Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• undertake collaborative research as directed by the Program Director supporting the Indigenous Public Health teams strategic priorities and scholarly outputs
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences (at undergraduate and postgraduate level) that meet the University's expectations and standards for education
• develop productive relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies, and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry, and/or community
• maintain quality, standards, and excellence in all research activities and outputs.

Selection Criteria

• bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
• at least two years of experience teaching and/or tutoring in Indigenous Health Promotion at tertiary level.
• minimum of five years' experience in grassroots health service delivery such as Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, nursing, medicine or allied health with a preference for applicants who also bring a clinical background.
• at least two years' experience providing tailored academic and pastoral support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with an understanding of culturally safe and strengths-based approaches to student engagement.
• demonstrated experience in marking and providing constructive, high-quality feedback on postgraduate health promotion assessments.
• demonstrated experience working in rural, remote, regional, and non-urban health contexts, with an understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of these communities
• capacity to undertake independent teaching across disciplines within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, including but not limited to the Master of Public Health, the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences.
• ability to engage in collaborative research aligned with team, school and faculty priorities.
• commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels that meet the University's standards for educational excellence.

How to apply

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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 Sunday 01 February 2026 11:59 PM