Lecturer, Educational Leadership

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B.
• Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Teach Educational Leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate programs and build strong sector partnerships.

 

The Opportunity
You will coordinate and teach Educational Leadership subjects across undergraduate and postgraduate Education programs within the School of Education. You will design, develop and deliver high-quality learning and assessment that meets internal quality assurance expectations and external accreditation requirements, using a blend of face-to-face, online and intensive teaching modes. You will assess student work, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate assessment records and results.

You will contribute to the School’s research and scholarly activity through high-quality publications and participation in research projects. You will progress research initiatives from inception through to publication, and where appropriate play a significant role in the leadership of research activity. You will supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates in line with your level of appointment and support a strong research culture through collaboration and mentoring.

You will build partnerships with colleagues across the School, Faculty and University, and foster relationships with stakeholders in the education sector. You will contribute to course and curriculum design, support strategic planning, and participate in governance and administrative responsibilities, including meetings and School community activities. You will also support professional experience placements and specific assessment activities such as the Teacher Performance Assessment and maintain contemporary knowledge of inclusion of children and young people in school education settings.

What Success Looks Like:

• High-quality coordination and teaching across Educational Leadership subjects and programs.
• Subject design and assessment aligned to quality assurance and accreditation needs.
• Research outputs progressed to publication and effective contribution to research projects.
• Productive partnerships with schools and education stakeholders that support program quality.
• Accurate assessment records and active contribution to School governance and outreach.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• PhD or EdD in Education Leadership
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience in the development of Educational Leadership curriculum across undergraduate and post graduate programs including in hybrid and campus-based delivery modes
• Evidence of research progression to publication, with HDR supervision experience or capability
• Evidence of capacity to build partnerships with the teaching profession 

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 Kay Carroll, Head of Discipline, Curriculum and Professional Practice via k.carroll@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1256D.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 June 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 full-time 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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