Lecturer, Exercise Physiologist

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

Teach, research and build partnerships in exercise physiology to support student success in health, rehabilitation and lifespan wellbeing.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Lecturer in Exercise Physiology to contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum design and research within the School of Health Sciences.

You will coordinate, design, deliver and evaluate teaching across exercise physiology and related disciplines, supporting undergraduate students through research-informed learning, feedback and assessment. You will also contribute to curriculum development and help students build pathways into postgraduate research and study.

You will develop scholarship, research and professional expertise in areas such as disability across the lifespan, mental health, rehabilitation and aged care. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the School, Faculty and University, while building connections with academic, industry and professional partners.

What Success Looks Like:
Success in this position will be demonstrated through the delivery of high-quality, research-informed teaching, scholarship and discipline engagement that supports student learning and contributes to the School of Health Sciences. This will involve:

• Coordinating, designing, delivering and evaluating teaching subjects, including feedback and assessment.
• Supporting undergraduate students through research-informed teaching and pathways into postgraduate research and study.
• Contributing to research, scholarship and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
• Publishing research in high-quality outlets and contributing to internal and external grant proposals.
• Building collaborative relationships across the School, Faculty, University and relevant external partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about Exercise Physiology and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes in teaching, research and student success. To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A doctoral or master's qualification in a field relevant to Exercise Physiology, with a completed PhD, or currently working towards PhD completion, preferred.
• Current Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) status with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Proven success in tertiary teaching and learning, demonstrated through student, peer or supervisor feedback.
• Research or scholarship experience, including peer-reviewed publications or other discipline-related outputs.
• Experience supervising research students and supporting research grant development.

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 Professor Ben Dascombe, Director of Western Sport via B.Dascombe@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1770D.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 August 2026.
• 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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