• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Level D $165,549 - $182,092 OR Level E $212,427 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The faculty places high emphasis on providing students with an engaging learning experience and research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to ensure our courses remain relevant and responsive and our research findings are put into practice.

The Deakin Indigenous Strategy sets goals for Indigenous outcomes under the Deakin University Strategic Plan, Deakin 2030 Ideas to Impact. It guides the development and delivery of Deakin’s guiding plans for Education, Employability, and Research and Innovation and is implemented through enabling and operating plans. Indigenous employment in higher education is lagging in proportion to the Australian population. Addressing this requires an integrated and multi-faceted approach. The Deakin Indigenous Employment Strategy will guide Faculties and Divisions in recruiting, employing, developing and retaining Indigenous staff, recognising their specific contribution and context.

Reporting to the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health, the Associate Dean, Indigenous will work collaboratively with the Faculty Executive and key roles throughout the University to deliver on the individualised Faculty Compacts and inform future strategy requirements through shaping initiatives, ways of working and cultural requirements. An extensive, well-established network and demonstrated longstanding working relationships with Victorian Indigenous communities is essential for success within this critical, high-profile position. 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at Level D-E, including a PhD or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the Faculty of Health.
• Extensive, well-established network and longstanding working relationships with Victorian Indigenous communities, built on trust, cultural understanding and mutual respect.
• A demonstrated record of innovation, achievement and quality improvement in teaching to implement sustainable change.
• A comprehensive understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and contemporary issues, within Victoria and more broadly across Australia, particularly issues of education for Indigenous Australians.
• Demonstrated effective leadership with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for advancing Indigenous success in education and employment.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to provide leadership and guidance for the academic directions of the faculty.
• Strong track record of collaboration with academics, researchers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and internal and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop partnerships and alliances with professional, industry and government organisations and with other educational institutions in Australia and overseas in advancing Indigenous learning and teaching innovations.
• Understanding of the Health sector, established network and working relationships within the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Special Requirements

• This position may require the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to attend conferences, events and to represent the university.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Eligible applicants are only persons:
  • of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
  • who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Rachel Huxley, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health on execdean-health@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Dean Indigenous - Faculty of Health.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Thursday 6th March

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.