Senior Lecturer, Medicine

• Part-time 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week), fixed-term position until 13 December 2026
• Based at Blacktown Clinical School, Faculty of Health
• Salary: Academic Level C $60,032 - $68,957 per annum (pro-rata rates), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Deliver integrated academic and clinical outcomes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) to join the School of Medicine at Blacktown Clinical School on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The role contributes to teaching, research and academic service, with a strong commitment to the education of future medical practitioners.

You will design and deliver high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate medicine programs, including assessment, feedback and curriculum development. The role supports student progression and employability and contributes to academic quality assurance and course administration as required.

In addition to academic responsibilities, the appointee will contribute to the delivery of healthcare at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital. This includes clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Department of Medicine, as directed by the Professor of Medicine. You will work closely with clinical and academic colleagues to support integrated teaching, research and clinical practice and contribute to the discipline of medicine locally and internationally.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across medicine programs
• Contributing to curriculum development in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Supporting student learning, progression and employability outcomes
• Engaging in research and scholarly activity aligned to the discipline
• Contributing to clinical service and departmental responsibilities at partner hospitals

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• You will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrate a strong commitment to medical education.
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia is essential for this role.
• Your background includes specialist training and consultant-level experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology.
• You must be eligible to hold a clinical appointment at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital.
• You will bring demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design at undergraduate and/or postgraduate 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 Professor Golo Ahlenstiel, Chair, Medicine, Blacktown via G.Ahlenstiel@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1188I. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 16 April 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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