At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the integration of Indigenous perspectives into Social Work programs and mentor staff.
- Company: Join ACU, a university committed to cultural safety and responsive education.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous leave provisions, and competitive salary with superannuation.
- Other info: Collaborate with communities and enhance cultural capability in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Indigenous education and community engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in curriculum development and a passion for Indigenous ways of knowing.
The predicted salary is between 178482 - 193772 $ per year.
Provide academic and cultural leadership to prepare graduates for culturally safe, responsive practice with Indigenous peoples and communities.
Lead integration of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Doing and Being into Social Work programs.
Operating within Social Work (Canberra), the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Curriculum & Pedagogy Coordinator provides academic and cultural leadership to prepare ACU Social Work and Speech Pathology graduates for culturally safe, responsive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. The position leads the integration and continuous improvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Doing and Being across curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional practice education.
A key focus of the role will be to strengthen the cultural capability of staff through mentoring, professional development, resource development and curriculum consultation enabling academic teams to confidently embed Indigenous perspectives throughout the student learning journey.
Work collaboratively with discipline leaders, academic staff, students, elders, communities and professional and health bodies to ensure curriculum is culturally responsive, respectful and aligned with contemporary best practice and accreditation expectations.
Build staff capability and capacity to develop culturally aware graduates who will positively impact health and social service delivery.
Develop partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders, communities and stakeholders to advance culturally responsive education and community engaged learning.
Embed culturally driven learning outcomes whilst considering social, physical, spiritual and emotional health and wellbeing of cultures throughout the lifespan in line with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework.
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential.
Indigenous Curriculum & Pedagogy Lead in North Sydney employer: Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Located in Blacktown, NSW, ACU provides generous benefits such as 17% employer superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for academic leadership in a university renowned for its research excellence. Join a community of motivated colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of nursing education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Australian Catholic University Recruitment Team
