Senior Lecturer, School of Law
Western Sydney University
| Company | Western Sydney University |
| Category | Education |
| Location | Parramatta, AU |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Full-Time
Job ID:
REF1559C
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• Full-time, continuing position at Academic Level C.
• Parramatta or Campbelltown and hybrid flexibility.
• Salary: $150,081 - $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Work with a diverse, dynamic team in the fastest growing and most exciting region of Australia. Help shape the future of teaching and research in Law.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Lecturer, you will make a significant contribution to the teaching, research, and engagement activities of the School of Law. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs and contribute to curriculum development, student success, and the ongoing enhancement of the School's academic offerings.
As a Researcher, you will maintain an active program of scholarly activity and contribute to the School's growing research profile through publications, collaborative research projects, grant applications, and the supervision of higher degree research students.
As a member of our academic community, you will contribute to the collegial life of the School through academic service, governance, and engagement activities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, students, the legal profession, industry, and community partners to strengthen the School's impact and reputation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and growing law school with strong student demand, a collegial culture, and a commitment to teaching excellence, impactful research, and community engagement.
What Success Looks Like:
• Deliver high-quality teaching, subject coordination, assessment, and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of curriculum, teaching practices, and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain an active research profile through publications, scholarly activity, grant applications, and engagement with the broader research community.
• Supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students and contribute to research training within the School.
• Build productive relationships with industry, professional bodies, community organisations, and academic partners.
• Support and mentor students and early career colleagues where appropriate.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning within a tertiary environment.
• Evidence of an emerging or established research profile, including quality publications and scholarly activity.
• Experience, or demonstrated capacity, to supervise Honours or Higher Degree Research students.
• Experience engaging with industry, the legal profession and academic colleagues.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to academic leadership, service, and collegial activities within a university environment.
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.
• 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 [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1559C.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 2 August 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.
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 [email protected].
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.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
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ABOUT WESTERN
Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
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