Senior Lecturer in Rural and Remote Mental Health
Senior Lecturer in Rural and Remote Mental Health
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$ 158 - 138124
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Fixed Term until December 2026 Full-Time (Negotiable)
Academic Level C $138124 - $158.885 p.a.
Location: Alice Springs / Arrernte Country
Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program) provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SANT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Rural and Remote Mental Health to lead important initiatives aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes with a strong focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Northern Territory. In this role you will deliver high-quality teaching contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning approaches and support student placements. You will also contribute to research activities and play a key role in building and maintaining partnerships that strengthen the Universitys teaching and research impact.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
An understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning research and scholarship
A significant track record and demonstrated evidence of successful relevant teaching experience at tertiary level including responsibility for topic coordination course coordination and curriculum design
Experience providing leadership in curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills including the demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff students and industry nationally and/or internationally.
Understanding of rural and remote workforce and Indigenous health policies and priorities emerging issues experience in working with rural or remote location
Life at Flinders
Were 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 amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings borders and backgrounds ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders
6 Weeks Annual Leave
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
Relocation assistance available
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.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve or are likely to involve contact with a child to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position please contact Kim Pearce.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
05 Aug 2025At 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.
Flinders. Fearless.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
