Lecturer, Speech Pathology

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position for 2 Years.
• Based at Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: Academic Level B $125,177 – $147,810 p.a., plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
• NSW Employee Working with Children Check required.

Advance speech pathology education through research-informed teaching, curriculum design and student supervision.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Lecturer in Speech Pathology to join the School of Health Sciences, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, research and student supervision across speech pathology and related disciplines.

You will coordinate, design, deliver and evaluate subjects, incorporating effective assessment, constructive feedback and current research. You will collaborate with academic colleagues to deliver undergraduate education and support students progressing towards postgraduate research and study.

You will also undertake research and scholarship, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students, and contribute to publications and grant proposals. Through relationships across the School, Faculty, University and external sector, you will support student success and strengthen the discipline’s academic and professional connections.

What Success Looks Like:

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching and assessment.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development in speech pathology.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate students to achieve academic success.
• Produce quality research outputs and contribute to competitive grant proposals.
• Build productive collaborations across the University and with external partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
The successful candidate will bring a strong background in speech pathology, with experience in tertiary teaching and an interest in contributing to research and professional collaboration. You will bring:

• A doctoral or research master’s qualification relevant to speech pathology, preferably a PhD, or progress towards completing a PhD.
• A recognised speech pathology qualification and eligibility for Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching and learning in a tertiary environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills across academic, industry, professional and institutional settings.
• Research or scholarly experience through publications, presentations, supervision, grant proposals or contributions to research projects.

Working with Children Check
It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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 Alison Purcell, Head of Discipline, Speech Pathology via A.Purcell@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1857P.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 November 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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As per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy, WSU employees seeking to undertake the position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service (or equivalent). 

WSU Employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in a secondment with their current supervisor prior to submitting an application.