Lecturer (Chemistry)

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B.
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $125,177 – $147,810 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Teach chemistry, develop curriculum and contribute to research and student supervision within the School of Science.

The Opportunity
In this role, you will contribute to chemistry teaching, curriculum development and research within the School of Science. Reporting to the Head of Discipline, Natural and Physical Sciences, you will coordinate, design, deliver and evaluate teaching units, including assessment and student feedback, and work with colleagues to deliver undergraduate teaching informed by research.

You will contribute your disciplinary expertise to scholarly and research activities, publish research in high-quality journals and prepare internal and external research grant proposals. Through collaboration with academic colleagues, you will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision, identify and attract higher degree research students, and support their development. Your teaching and supervision will also help undergraduate students transition to postgraduate research and study.

You will build connections with colleagues across the School and University, as well as academic, industry and professional stakeholders. Working with teaching staff and relevant discipline groups, you will contribute to course development and communicate with students to support their academic success. You will also participate in School and University administration, contribute to the School’s strategic direction and maintain scholarly and professional development relevant to your discipline.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver well-designed, research-informed teaching units, supported by effective assessment, feedback and evaluation.
• Support student academic success and progression from undergraduate study to postgraduate research.
• Attract and develop higher degree research students through collaborative supervision.
• Publish research in high-quality journals and submit quality internal and external research grant proposals.
• Establish productive collaborations across the School and University and with external academic, industry and professional stakeholders.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A doctoral qualification in chemistry.
• A record of excellent teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, evidenced through student, peer and/or supervisor feedback.
• Demonstrated research or scholarship capability, including a record, relative to opportunity, of peer-reviewed work disseminated through high-quality disciplinary outlets and capability to undertake Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Experience supervising Honours and higher degree research students, and writing successful research grant proposals individually or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships with academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.

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 Andrew Shalliker, Head of Discipline, Natural and Physical Sciences via r.shalliker@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1955G.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 Oct 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. 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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