Continuing, Part time appointment (0.2 FTE, 1 day/week)
HE Academic Level D/E - $157,150 – $189,150 pa (on a pro-rata basis for 0.2 FTE)
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

About the Position
As the Professor/ Associate Professor First Nations Health, you will provide academic expertise in the
discipline of First Nations Health within the CDU Menzies Medical Program working with the First
Nations Lead and First Nations Medical Student Advisor.

About You
We are looking for a First Nations health professional with some or all the following attributes:
• A doctoral degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience or post Graduate qualification in a relevant health discipline or equivalent health service experience and expertise in First Nations health
• A health professional with experience and expertise in First Nations health
• Experience in mentoring and supporting within a team to foster a culturally responsive workplace
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supporting staff to continuously improve to achieve their professional goals.
• Experience supervising and/or working with health students
• Experience in First Nations health education, teaching and assessment in the higher education sector
• High level interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse range of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively, develop and maintain relationships with key First Nations and other key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Demonstrated knowledge of research principles within the area of First Nations culture and health
Addition Selection Criteria for Level E:
• Published research in First Nations Health
• Strong leadership skills the ability to foster academic achievement in other with demonstrated leadership in teaching

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level D/E Classification. The base salary will be in the range of $157,150 – $189,150 per annum (on a pro-rata basis for 0.2 FTE). The total remuneration package will be in the range of $183,865- $221,305 per annum (on a pro-rata basis for 0.2 FTE), including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave (Pro-rata)
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Di Stephens on 08 8946 7356 or email [email protected].

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.
Applications Close: 9 May 2025