Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor, Critical Care

• 0.2 FTE Part-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level C or D.
• Macarthur Clinical School.
• Salary:
  Level C $152,333 – $174,978 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (Pro-rata).
  Level D $182,520 – $200,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (Pro-rata).

Lead critical care education, research and academic practice for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

The Opportunity

You will contribute to critical care education within the School of Medicine through contemporary teaching, curriculum development, assessment and student support across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will design and deliver blended learning activities, apply effective educational technologies and support academic quality assurance. At Level C, you will contribute to course administration, research outputs, higher degree supervision and the continued improvement of student learning outcomes.

At Level D, you will provide academic leadership across education, research and engagement. You will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, lead research initiatives and strengthen relationships with clinical, professional, industry and community partners.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and student support across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Design contemporary blended learning activities, resources and assessment approaches.
• Strengthen curriculum quality and improve learning outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Produce high-quality research and scholarly outcomes that advance critical care education and practice.
• Build productive relationships across the University, clinical profession and relevant external networks.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for Level C and Level D for full details.

About You

• Current medical practitioner registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Specialist training through FACEM, FCICM or FANZCA, with consultant-level experience in emergency medicine, intensive care medicine or anaesthesia.
• Eligibility to hold a clinical appointment in Critical Care Medicine at Campbelltown Hospital.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline and/or relevant professional experience appropriate to the academic level.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching design and delivery, high-quality research, postgraduate supervision and collaborative engagement appropriate to appointment at Academic Level C or D.

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 Associate Professor Ian Turner, Clinical Dean, Macarthur Clinical School via I.Turner@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1969R.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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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