Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Surgery

• Part-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level C or D.
• Macarthur Clinical School location.
• 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).

Advance surgical education and research while supporting the development of future medical practitioners.

The Opportunity

You will contribute to teaching, research and academic leadership within the School of Medicine, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Working from Macarthur Clinical School, you will deliver contemporary learning experiences informed by current surgical practice.

You will design learning activities, assess student achievement and provide constructive feedback across different learning environments. You will support curriculum development, educational quality assurance and the effective use of educational technologies and online delivery methods.

At Academic Level C, you will conduct research, contribute to competitive funding applications and supervise higher degree research students. At Academic Level D, you will provide broader academic leadership, lead research teams and build productive collaborations across the University, healthcare sector, industry and community.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver effective undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assessment and student support.
• Design contemporary learning activities and resources that strengthen student outcomes.
• Produce high-quality research and contribute to the advancement of surgical knowledge.
• Supervise higher degree research students and support the development of colleagues.
• Build productive relationships across clinical, academic, industry and community networks.

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

About You

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA.

• Eligibility to hold a clinical appointment in Surgery at Campbelltown Hospital

• Specialist surgical training with FRACS and consultant-level experience in a relevant clinical field.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline, or the qualifications and experience specified for the applicable academic level.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, curriculum design and contemporary educational delivery.
• A strong research record appropriate to Academic Level C or D, including experience in research collaboration and postgraduate supervision.

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. 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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