Bulletin Board

Director or Deputy Director
Centre for Indigenous Health
Reference No. S08/070

The Faculty of Medicine currently seeks to appoint a Director or Deputy Director to establish a Centre for Indigenous Health. This nationally-unique enterprise aims to pioneer the transformation of Indigenous health care, government policy and the training of future professionals in the care of Indigenous people. It is also envisaged that the Centre becomes a pivotal coordination point for university-wide activities relating to Indigenous communities.

Critical to these appointments are an understanding of issues relating to the health of Indigenous people and a commitment to their improvement. Clear evidence of appropriate leadership skills and the ability to motivate, negotiate, coordinate, advocate and inspire will be essential, as will the capacity to travel to remote areas. Proven success in health provision, health education and involvement in Indigenous communities will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting development for the Faculty and the University, enhancing its potential to make a significant contribution to the health care of Indigenous Australians, to the training of future health professionals in the care of Indigenous people and to government policy.

The Centre may be based in Sydney or at another site appropriate for its activities.

For more detailed information on the specifics of the role/s, and how to apply online, please visit http://bull.ucc.usyd.edu.au/personnel and search on the senior academic positions page. The role will be listed under its reference number S08/070. Enquiries should be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Bruce Robinson on (+61 2) 9351 6570 or by email dean@med.usyd.edu.au.

Closing Date: 26 March 2008

Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) Health and Welfare of Dogs in Remote Indigenous Communities

This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD.

The objective of the research project is monitor the health and welfare of dogs in remote Indigenous communities, undertake epidemiological studies on mortalities, genotyping infectious disease and to provide evidence to contribute to a culturally relevant education program in each community. The successful applicant will be based at either the Sydney or Camden campus and the research will entail travel.

Applicants should be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait descent, have an Honours 1 or 2 degree in either veterinary science, agricultural science, in medical science, biosciences or related areas. A Masters degree or an equivalent of 5 years postgraduate experience in any of the discipline areas could be considered as an alternative to an Honours degree. The scholarship stipend is $25,627 p.a. in 2007 (tax exempt).

For further information, contact Dr Robert Dixon (Phone: 02 9351 1608; Fax: 02 9351 1618 E-mail: rjdixon@mail.usyd.edu.au Applications, including a curriculum vitae, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship, the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent Dr Robert Dixon, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Private Bag Werombi Rd, Camden NSW 2570. Closing Date: Friday 14 December 2007.