Education Lead

• Full time, continuing
• Lead transformative cultural competence education with national and international impact
• Base Salary $162,347 - $187,198 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The National Centre for Cultural Competence is seeking an Education Lead to provide interdisciplinary leadership for the Centre's education strategy, curriculum and research-led practice. Working within an integrated team of academic and professional staff, you will strengthen culturally responsive education and build strategic partnerships across the University and with communities, government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• partner with Faculties, Professional Services Units and external stakeholders to advance the Centre's education strategy
• lead the development and implementation of high-quality cultural competence curriculum and pedagogy
• undertake research and research-led practice that advances cultural competence knowledge and praxis
• build sustainable partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse communities
• oversee the Centre's ongoing educational development and support the management of its staff
• report on education activities, progress and milestones against agreed goals and objectives

About you

• a PhD or doctorate in a relevant field with research, publications and academic leadership experience
• demonstrated ability to lead strategy, policy development, planning, review and implementation
• experience in public and institutional outreach and multidisciplinary partnership development
• demonstrated capacity to engage influentially with University, government, industry, culturally and racially marginalised people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au