2 Full time continuing positions available
Help strengthen culturally safe teaching, learning, research, and engagement across the School while supporting the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities, and health outcomes
Base salary from 137,500 + 17% Superannuation
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). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.
If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, please submit a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint two exceptional Lecturer (Education) Level B academics to join our team in continuing, full-time Identified Positions. These roles have been established to strengthen culturally safe teaching, learning, research, and engagement across the School while supporting the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities, and health outcomes.
While both positions contribute to the School's commitment to educational excellence, Indigenous leadership, and health equity, each role has a distinct focus area and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the health professions and broader community.
Both positions require candidates who demonstrate:
Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful teaching practices
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Passion for student success and educational excellence
Commitment to health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues, and external partners
Understanding of Indigenous health, cultural safety, and the role of higher education in improving community outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
This role is suited to an experienced Physiotherapist and educator passionate about developing future health professionals through evidence-based and culturally responsive teaching.
Deliver teaching and clinical education across Physiotherapy programs
Supervise students in clinical and simulated learning environments
Develop innovative learning experiences that promote cultural safety, clinical reasoning, communication, and evidence-based practice
Contribute to curriculum development, and continuous improvement
Contribute to reporting for accreditation bodies and other mandatory reporting processes
Provide student mentoring, assessment, and feedback
Participate in healthcare education scholarship, research, and quality improvement activities.
Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance teaching outcomes
Foster an inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
This role is suited to an accomplished Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educator with expertise in Indigenous health, education, research, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum across the School and help embed Indigenous knowledges and perspectives throughout health professional education.
Design, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate Indigenous health curriculum
Teach across disciplines through lectures, tutorials, workshops, and learning activities
Embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout programs
Build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal communities and Community Controlled Organisations
Recruit, mentor, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander casual academics
Contribute to Indigenous-led research and scholarship
Lead and contribute to research funding and grant applications
Represent the School through conferences, committees, and community engagement activities.
Why work with us
We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Key benefits include:
generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements
access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities
tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund.
About you
Physiotherapy-
Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
Significant clinical experience in areas such as acute care, rehabilitation, aged care, or multidisciplinary healthcare
Expertise in physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation, patient-centred care, mobility, falls prevention, and discharge planning
Experience supervising and mentoring students or early-career clinicians
Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive education and healthcare practices
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Evidence of educational innovation, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
Indigenous Health Education-
Experience designing, coordinating, and teaching university-level undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Expertise in teaching and research across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, culture, history, community control, cultural responsiveness, and health service delivery
Experience teaching across multiple health disciplines
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including awards or formal recognition
Active involvement in Indigenous health and education research
Experience presenting at conferences and securing grant funding
Undergraduate qualification in Education, Health, or a related discipline
PhD completed or significant progress towards completion
Strong experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Community Controlled Organisations.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
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.
This is a targeted opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We understand that everyone applies differently. If you’d prefer to have an informal conversation before applying, we welcome you to get in touch so we can talk through the role and process.
In addition, if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi, by email to [email protected].
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Applications Close
Sunday 09 August 2026 11:59 PM
