Professor of indigenous health

Fixed‐Term 5 year full‐time (1.0 FTE) position in the Department of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School.

• Lead Indigenous health research, education, and engagement to drive community‐informed impact and research excellence.
• Advance Indigenous health outcomes through strategic partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and organisations across regional Victoria.
• Strengthen research capability and funding success by leading impactful research programmes and collaborations.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and health services.
• Contribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development and workforce development of future Indigenous health leaders.
• Support strategic planning, governance and the ongoing success of the Department of Rural Health as part of the School leadership team.
• Potentially undertake responsibilities of Head of Department.

• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic leader with a proven record of achievement in Indigenous health, research, education or community leadership.
• Demonstrated experience working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across academic, health, community and government settings.
• Track record of leadership within complex organisations and recognition for fostering culturally safe, inclusive and high‐performing environments.
• Commitment to advancing Indigenous knowledge, strengthening Indigenous leadership and improving health outcomes, with the capacity to contribute strategically across research, education, engagement and institutional priorities.
• Working With Children Check required; position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and responses to the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.

Applications close Sunday 12th July 2026 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone.