Associate Professor A or B – First Nations Health

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Seeking a Senior Academic, within the newly established First Nations Health Program team.
• Opportunity for strategic development, internal and external engagement, implementation, and representation of the First Nations Health program.
• Make a positive impact in teaching medical and allied health students and contributing significantly to research.
• Excellent Benefits available including relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Associate Professor – First Nations Health
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Term of appointment Full time, Continuing Appointment
Position Reference No: 117545601

Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*, and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependants#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position 

Bond University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine has a multi-disciplinary base across a range of programs including Medicine, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, Exercise and Sports Science, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The University and the Faculty recognise the importance of all these students developing an understanding of First Nations health including a depth of understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

We invite applications from qualified candidates for a senior appointment within the newly established First Nations Health Program team. The Associate Professor – First Nations Health will collaborate closely with the Professor of First Nations Health and the broader team to play a pivotal role in the strategic development, internal and external engagement, implementation, and representation of the Faculty’s First Nations Health program.

In this position, the successful candidate will significantly contribute to the integration of the First Nations Health curriculum and assessment across the faculty. This role may encompass the development of placement partnerships, student scholarships, entry pathways, research opportunities, and broader university initiatives. This appointment will also have an important and active role in the teaching of medical and allied health students and make a significant contribution to research.

About the Person

To be considered for this position, you must be a qualified health professional with a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline. You will have the ability and vision to contribute to leadership of the development and implementation of a faculty wide program in First Nations Health.

In addition, you will have a research portfolio and significant teaching experience in medicine and/or allied health is required.  It is essential that candidates have the ability to successfully engage and collaborate with First Nations Communities, First Nations organisations and with relevant healthcare professionals to develop effective relationships and clinical placements.

Further and in line with the strong partnership between Bond University and local health services, there may be an optional opportunity for the successful candidate to hold a clinical appointment with local health services.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal 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 or Torres Strait Islanders.

Salary details

The salary for this position is outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Associate Professor A remuneration commences at $177,979 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Associate Professor B remuneration commences at $162,466 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.

Salary packaging options are available for eligible employees.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Professor Shane Hearn, Lead, First Nations Health Program, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine – email shearn@bond.edu.au contact number 0417653491.

How to Apply for this Position

For further details regarding this appointment please reference the position descriptions and selection criteria available on the position advert at Jobs at Bond | Bond University

Applications will be submitted online via the Careers at Bond University candidate portal. Please follow the ‘How to apply’ instructions provided. All candidates will be required to register prior to submitting an application.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Sunday 22 September 2024

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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