Lecturer, Educational Psychology

• 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 and research Educational Psychology across Initial Teacher Education programs at Western’s School of Education.

The Opportunity
You will teach and coordinate Educational Psychology and related pre-service teacher education subjects across Primary Initial Teacher Education and Post-initial teacher education programs. You will design, develop, deliver and assess learning experiences across face-to-face, online and intensive modes, providing timely feedback and maintaining accurate student records.

You will contribute to course quality and accreditation outcomes by ensuring subject design and delivery align with internal quality assurance processes and external accreditation requirements. You will support subject coordination activities, including guiding casual academic staff where relevant, and contribute to student engagement and outreach activities across the School and University.

You will build an active research and scholarship profile at Academic Level B by contributing to research projects, publishing high-quality outputs, and progressing initiatives from inception through to publication. You will supervise postgraduate research candidates, foster collaborations across the School, Faculty and University, and strengthen partnerships with schools and the education sector, including support for Professional Experience placements and assessment activities such as the Teacher Performance Assessment.

What Success Looks Like:

• High-quality subject coordination and teaching across Educational Psychology and ITE programs.
• Subject design and assessment that meet quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Effective blended delivery with clear feedback and accurate assessment records.
• Research outputs and project contributions aligned to Academic Level B expectations.
• Strong partnerships with schools and education stakeholders that support placements and course delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• PhD or EdD in Education or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, including contemporary curriculum design and e-learning.
• Experience developing Educational Psychology curriculum for Primary and/or Secondary contexts.
• Evidence of high-quality publications and research progression aligned to the level.
• Experience, or clear potential, to supervise Honours and higher degree research students.

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 Direct to Kathryn Holmes, Head of Discipline, Psychology and Wellbeing in Education via k.holmes@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1253O.
• 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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