Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Lecturer (Level B) for the First Peoples Health Unit that will utilise their real-world clinical experience to heavily contribute to inspiring our next generation of Healthcare Professionals. This role will continue to enhance the teaching, research, and engagement that Griffith University currently offers across an array of Health group professions.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Contribute to the teaching efforts of the First Peoples Health Unit
• Develop curriculum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content to be utilised across the Health Group
• Carry out research both independently and as part of a team
• Supervise passionate postgraduate research students dedicated to improving First Peoples Health
• Make a positive contribution within your community through advocacy initiatives

To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people: 

1. of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and 
2. who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and 
3. who are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Applicants are required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence includes:

• a Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation with a common seal.

Applicants will be requested to provide a completed ‘Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form/Letter’ if they are shortlisted for this role.

To learn more about Griffith’s strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, we invite you to visit out First Peoples academic recruitment page.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 3 years (with possibility to extend) based at the Griffith University Gold Coast or Logan campuses. It is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. Access to a Griffith vehicle to travel between campuses is provided.

Salary Range
The base salary for Lecturer (Level B) is in the range $105,144 - $124,862 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $123,018 - $146,088 per annum.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to educating and building First Peoples health initiative. You will also have, but not limited to:

• A doctoral or masters qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing, or commencement towards a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or field.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in contributing to teaching at the tertiary education level (clinical experience highly regarded).
• The ability to conduct and publish quality research, with evidence of high-quality papers and national and international impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to the positive culture and aspirations of the Unit, Health group and University. 

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

In addition to the above, applicants are required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence includes: 

• A Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation with a common seal.

Why Join Griffith?
We offer:

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Professor James Charles, Director First Peoples Health Unit on james.charles@griffith.edu.au

For general and recruitment queries, please contact Jake Barwick, Talent Acquisition Partner, on j.barwick@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Tuesday 26th September 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online via SmartRecruiters.