University of South Australia Hiring for Lecturer: Aboriginal Education (Academic Level A/B) Job at Australia Full Time

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only
• Full-time, continuing position based in UniSA Education Futures at the Magill campus
• Commencement Salary: $90,451 (Level A) / $101,784 (Level B) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This role will be responsible for contributing to the teaching, scholarship, research and professional activities of UniSA Education Futures. The Lecturer: Aboriginal Education will develop, coordinate and deliver high quality courses and work collaboratively and reciprocally with staff in other Academic Units and partner organisations. The role will make a significant contribution to the Academic Unit’s research agenda and will carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities with a specific focus on Aboriginal Education.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver courses on campus, offshore, online etc.
• Apply research and scholarship to the development of courses and coordinate their timely delivery
• Provide academic counselling and advice to students
• Contribute to research and scholarly activity aligned to Aboriginal Education
• Supervise/co-supervise higher degree by research students
• Create, foster and enhance national and international links with relevant bodies

Essential Criteria

• Identification as an Australian Aboriginal person with sound knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal communities
• Post-graduate qualifications aligned with Aboriginal Education (enrolled in or completing a PhD to be considered for Level B)
• Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment
• Commitment to establishing a program of research
• High level interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Corporate health insurance
• Staff study support
• Professional Development funding for newly appointed Aboriginal staff

Culture

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, the University has had an Aboriginal Employment Strategy in place continuously since 2002. UniSA was the first university in South Australia to have a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a guiding document to advance reconciliation across the organisation. Further, under our Enterprise 25 Strategic Plan 2018 – 2025, UniSA aspires to be the University of Choice for Aboriginal staff and students to be a more inclusive university and to ensure strong Aboriginal futures.

UniSA has a long-standing aim that Aboriginal Peoples comprise at least 3% of its workforce and is committed to improving employment opportunities, supporting professional development, and creating a culturally safe and supportive workplace for Aboriginal staff members.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ms Georgie Hart, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3425.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 28 October 2021

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

Applications will only be considered from Australian Aboriginal Peoples for this position, under special measures pursuant to Section 56 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984. You will be required to provide evidence of your Aboriginal heritage in your online application form.

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