Flinders University is hiring a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. This Teaching Specialist (Academic/Clinical) position delivers high-quality, student-centred education from our Darwin office, focusing on curriculum development in cultural safety, primary health care, and population health.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and delivery of Indigenous health curriculum.
- Deliver high-quality, student-centred education aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
- Focus teaching on cultural safety, primary health care, and population health.
- Foster industry partnerships and deliver innovative placement models (Level C).
- Provide high-quality clinical education (Level C).
- Engage in teaching scholarship and ongoing professional development in higher education.
What We're Looking For
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification (Level B).
- Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and recognition by an appropriate community body (Level B).
- Evidence of independent innovation in teaching delivery or design, including effective use of e-learning technologies (Level B).
- Experience engaging with relevant external professional or community groups at a local, national, or international level (Level B).
- Qualifications or experience in Indigenous health, health professions, or curriculum design and teaching (Level B).
- An understanding of pedagogical theory and current education practices relevant to Medicine (Level C).
- Sustained excellence in tertiary teaching, including simulation and clinical settings (Level C).
- Willingness and ability to engage in teaching scholarship and ongoing professional development in higher education (Level C).
- Established relationships with Indigenous communities, groups, and organisations (Level C).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and industry partners (Level C).
- Valid National Police Certificate satisfactory to the University.
- Valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card).
- Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (special/equal opportunity measure).
Team & Environment
You will be part of Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT within the College of Medicine and Public Health.
Benefits & Compensation
- Academic Level B: $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
- Academic Level C: $138,124 - $158,885 p.a.
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Larrakia – Darwin.
Flinders embraces and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.



