Senior Lecturer, Educational Leadership

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level C.
• Based at our vibrant Penrith Campus
• Salary: $152,333 – $174,978 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Bring your expertise in Educational Leadership to a role where your research, teaching and sector partnerships can make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity
Join Western Sydney University’s School of Education as a Senior Lecturer, Educational Leadership and make a significant contribution to the future of Educational Leadership through teaching, research, scholarship and sector engagement. This is an opportunity for an established academic with a strong Educational Leadership profile to shape contemporary learning and contribute to the continued growth and impact of the discipline.

You will coordinate and teach Educational Leadership subjects across undergraduate and postgraduate Education programs, while leading the design, development and continuous improvement of contemporary, evidence-informed curriculum and learning experiences.

You will maintain an active program of research and scholarship in Educational Leadership, produce high-quality research outputs and build scholarly impact within the discipline and broader education community. You will contribute to collaborative research projects, research funding applications and externally funded initiatives, while supervising Honours, postgraduate coursework and Higher Degree Research candidates and contributing to a vibrant and productive research culture within the School.

You will also have the opportunity to build meaningful connections beyond the University, developing productive partnerships with schools, education systems, professional associations, government agencies and community organisations. Through these partnerships, alongside contributions to curriculum development, course review, accreditation, governance and academic initiatives, you will help strengthen the School’s teaching excellence, research profile and connection to the broader education sector.

What Success Looks Like:

• Lead high-quality teaching and subject coordination across Educational Leadership programs.
• Shape contemporary curriculum and assessment that is evidence-informed, professionally relevant and aligned with quality and accreditation requirements.
• Build a strong research profile through high-quality publications and scholarly contribution in Educational Leadership.
• Grow research impact and collaboration through research projects, funding applications and partnerships.
• Support the success of Honours and Higher Degree Research candidates through effective supervision and academic mentoring.
• Strengthen connections with the education sector, creating opportunities for collaboration, engagement and impact.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
We are looking for an established academic who brings expertise, curiosity and a strong commitment to Educational Leadership, together with the ability to make a meaningful contribution across teaching, research and engagement. You will bring:

• A completed PhD or EdD in Education with a focus on Educational Leadership is a mandatory requirement of this position. Applicants who do not hold a PhD or EdD will not be progressed.
• A demonstrated record of research achievement in Educational Leadership or a related field, including high-quality publications and scholarly contribution.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to research projects, research funding applications and productive research collaborations.
• Extensive experience in high-quality and innovative tertiary teaching, curriculum development and learning design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Experience designing and delivering engaging learning experiences using educational technologies and online delivery modes.
• Demonstrated success supervising Honours and Higher Degree Research candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive partnerships with schools, professional bodies, government and community stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and supporting student success.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supporting students from diverse backgrounds to achieve successful educational outcomes.

Are you currently a Lecturer and ready to take the next step in your academic career? We welcome applications from academics who can demonstrate the experience, research profile, teaching capability and academic leadership expected at Senior Lecturer level.

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 Michele Simons, Dean, School of Education via michele.simons@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1256D.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 11 October 2026.
• Checks: Appointment to this position is subject to a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).
• 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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