Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Surgery - Liverpool

• 2 x part-time 0.2 FTE, ongoing positions
• Based at Liverpool Clinical School, Faculty of Health
• Salary:
  Academic Level B (Lecturer) Salary: $123,327 – $145,625  per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (Pro-rata).
  Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) Salary: $150,081 –  $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (Pro-rata).

Deliver integrated academic and clinical outcomes in Surgery

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University is seeking to appoint two Lecturer or Senior Lecturers in Surgery to join the School of Medicine at Liverpool Clinical School on a part-time basis.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly integrated academic-clinical environment, supporting the education of future medical practitioners while delivering specialist surgical services within the local health district.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate medicine programs, including curriculum development, assessment and feedback. The position supports student progression, academic excellence and graduate employability outcomes, while contributing to course administration and quality assurance processes.

In addition to academic responsibilities, the successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of surgical services at Liverpool Hospital, undertaking clinical and administrative duties within the relevant surgical department as directed by the Clinical Dean, Liverpool. You will work collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to advance teaching, research and clinical practice within the discipline.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and assessment across medicine programs
• Contribute to curriculum development in Surgery
• Support student learning, progression and employability outcomes
• Engage in research and scholarly activity aligned to the discipline
• Contribute to clinical service delivery and departmental responsibilities at partner hospitals
• Foster strong integration between academic teaching, research and surgical practice

Please refer to relevant Position Descriptions for full details of appointment at Academic Level B (Lecturer) or at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer).

About You

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

For Lecturer Level

• Demonstrated expertise in Surgery (or a recognised surgical subspeciality)
• Experience in teaching and learning design at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Capacity to contribute to research and scholarly activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within academic and clinical environments

For Senior Lecturer Level

• Advanced academic expertise and a strong track record in teaching, research and academic leadership
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and innovation in surgical education
• Established research profile with evidence of publications and/or grant activity
• Proven ability to supervise students and contribute to academic governance

Essential Requirements (Both Levels)

• Medical qualification with specialist training in Surgery
• Fellowship of a relevant Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) specialty, or equivalent (or nearing completion for Lecturer level)
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia
• Eligibility to hold a clinical appointment at Liverpool Hospital
• Consultant-level surgical experience (or nearing fellowship for Lecturer level)

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 Dr Scott MacKenzie, Clinical Dean, Liverpool Clinical School via s.mackenzie@westernsydney.edu.au 
• Please include the job reference code REF1553A. 
• Closing Date: 11.59 PM on Friday 10 July 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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