Lecturer in Rural and Remote Health (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health)
Fixed Term until December 2026 Part‐Time at 0.4 FTE
Academic Level B $113,211 – $133,974 p.a.
Location: Mount Gambier on the Traditional Lands of the First Nations of the Southeast
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Acknowledgement of Country
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located. These are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders present and emerging.
Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA
Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high‐quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our state regional areas. It has a strong national and international reputation for providing community‐engaged inter‐professional training for medical, nursing and allied health students, including the Doctor of Medicine Rural Stream (MDRS) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements. Through this practice we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.
About the Role
This identified position offers an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic to contribute to excellence in teaching and learning within the College of Medicine and Public Health. Based at the Mt Gambier campus, the Lecturer will play a key role in delivering culturally informed education in the Medicine (MD) Program and supporting multidisciplinary placement education. The role focuses on creating engaging learning experiences, fostering student success and strengthening community connections to ensure culturally safe and responsive programs.
* Delivering high‐quality teaching and curriculum development with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health topics.
* Supporting student learning through academic counselling, innovative teaching practices and use of educational technologies.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities to enhance cultural safety and engagement.
* Contributing to College activities, professional development and community service initiatives.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
About You
You are an experienced educator passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You bring cultural knowledge, strong teaching expertise and a commitment to student success in rural and remote settings.
* Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with cultural recognition and understanding of Indigenous health issues.
* Significant experience in tertiary‐level teaching and curriculum development with a student‐centred approach.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with communities and stakeholders.
* Familiarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social determinants plus capability to innovate in teaching delivery and technologies.
Life at Flinders
We are transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and among the top 1 % in the world.
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff. We are a community that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
* 17 % Superannuation salary packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Wide range of professional development activities and services
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment and wellbeing and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan and here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current nationally coordinated criminal history check is required before the successful applicant can commence.
* You may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID‐19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders University COVID‐19 Vaccination Policy.
* It is a requirement to maintain a current Working with Children Check satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
* Position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
How to Apply and Information
* Submit a CV and a Suitability Statement (separate document, no more than 3 pages) addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
* For more information, contact Claire Drummond.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm: 25 Feb 2026.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Required Experience
IC
Key Skills
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* General Services
* Healthcare
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* Accident Investigation
Employment Type
Part‐Time
Experience
Years
Vacancy
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