Associate Professor Pediatrics and Child Health

• Full-time academic appointment at Level D.
• Blacktown location within the School of Medicine.
• Salary: $179,822 – $197,660 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide academic leadership in paediatrics while shaping education and research in child health.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking an Associate Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health to provide academic leadership within the Faculty of Health, School of Medicine. This role plays a key part in advancing teaching excellence, research performance and engagement aligned to child and adolescent health.

The Associate Professor will design, develop and deliver contemporary undergraduate and postgraduate learning, contributing to high-quality curriculum, assessment and student experience. The role requires a reflective teaching practice and active contribution to peer review and educational innovation.

The position also provides leadership in research through supervision of higher degree research students, development of research teams and networks, and engagement with industry, government and professional bodies. The role is based in Blacktown and supports interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver high-quality blended teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Maintain a strong national and international research profile in paediatrics.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate research students and early career academics.
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to Faculty and University service.
• Build productive partnerships with industry, health services and the community.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details. 

About You

• Unconditional registration as a Medical Practitioner in New South Wales.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Paediatrics and Child Health.
• PhD in a related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, research and supervision.
• Strong collaboration, engagement and industry relationship capabilities.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.

Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.

Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,

Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Michael Kohn via M.Kohn@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1186K.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, 28 April 2026
• Checks
• Appointment to this position is subject to a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).
• Working Rights
  You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

• MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
  Unconditional registration as a Medical Practitioner in New South Wales.
  Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics & Child Health.

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.

To express your interest in the role, please prepare the following application materials:

• A comprehensive academic CV detailing your positions held (with dates), key achievements, education, professional training, qualifications (including dates of completion), and a summary of your research activity and outputs.
• A candidate statement (maximum five pages) outlining your vision for the role, what you hope to accomplish, and how your experience and skills align with the selection criteria.
• Contact details for three referees, including your relationship to each referee and why you have nominated them. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with you.
• Your earliest possible start date.

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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