Job Description

• Part-time 7 hours per week (0.2 FTE ), Ongoing position.
• Based at Liverpool Clinical School.
• Salary: Academic Level C $30,466.60 – $34,995.60 per annum, plus 17% Super & Leave Loading (pro-rata based on 0.2 FTE).

Deliver integrated academic and clinical outcomes in Medicine.

The Opportunity

The School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Medicine based at Liverpool Clinical School on a part-time basis.

You will work within an integrated academic and clinical environment, combining medical education, research and clinical engagement. You will design and deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate medicine programs, with responsibilities spanning curriculum development, assessment, feedback and student support.

The role also encompasses course administration, academic quality assurance and activities that strengthen student progression and graduate outcomes. Working collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues, you will support the continued development of teaching, research and professional practice within the discipline.

The successful applicant will be expected to hold an associated clinical role within a medicine department in the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), principally at Liverpool.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role will be demonstrated through high-quality medical education, research and clinical engagement that support student and discipline outcomes. This includes:

• Delivering engaging teaching and assessment across medicine programs, including supporting Year 5 medical students during their Medicine placements at Liverpool Clinical School.
• Assisting students with Grand Round presentations and related teaching activities while supporting their learning, progression and employability.
• Contributing to curriculum development in Medicine and the ongoing quality of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Undertaking research and scholarly activity aligned with the discipline.
• Contributing to clinical service delivery and departmental responsibilities at partner hospitals while strengthening the integration of teaching, research and clinical practice.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and collaborative medical professional with a strong commitment to education, clinical excellence and research.

You will also bring:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing, with candidates working towards a PhD also considered.
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Specialist training as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and consultant-level experience in a relevant clinical field.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, curriculum development and course delivery, using contemporary pedagogical approaches, educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• A strong research track record relative to opportunity, with the capacity to contribute to research excellence and leadership.
• A commitment to supporting and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and contributing to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and engage effectively with the profession and industry.
• Experience supervising high-calibre students and contributing to initiatives that strengthen learning and teaching.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Dr Scott MacKenzie, Clinical Dean, Liverpool Clinical School via S.Mackenzie@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1979B.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 29 October 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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