Candidate ID: 8544

A highly accomplished academic and researcher with over seven years’ experience across higher education, health, and medical sciences, specialising in First Nations health, curriculum development, and strategic stakeholder engagement. She has demonstrated leadership in complex project management, research implementation, and organisational change, with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe practice.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Curriculum design
• Strategic Planning
• Research and Project Management
• Health and biomedical research
• Community Engagement
• Communication

Relevant Experience

Assistant Professor, Higher Education sector
2 years
Led the development of strategies, frameworks and curriculum to embed First Nations health and perspectives across faculty programs and research, while strengthening stakeholder engagement and student support.

Lecturer, Higher Education sector
1 year
Managed assessments, improved graduate employability through evidence-based medicine training, and built strategic relationships to enhance student experience in rural placements.

Research Fellow, Higher Education sector
1 year
Oversaw the implementation of a large-scale health framework across multiple sites, managing ethics, governance and reporting while coordinating diverse stakeholder partnerships.

Co-Chair, Professional Association
2 years
Provided strategic direction, enhanced committee impact, promoted equity and inclusion, and managed multiple sub-committees to support early career researchers.

Operations Officer, Higher Education sector
1 year
Developed systems and processes for research project management, ensuring compliance and maintaining strong partnerships with health and academic stakeholders.

President, Student Association
1 year
Directed governance, budgets, and events to support postgraduate student success, securing increased funding and national recognition for initiatives.

Sessional Tutor, Higher Education sector
2 years
Taught anatomy and physiology, adapted learning approaches for accessibility, and supported the transition to online teaching.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Gold Coast

Open to relocating: Yes – Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Sydney

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid – 1 day per week at home

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: I have a contracted notice period of 6 months

Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: $160,000 – $200,000 /annum + 17% superannuation