Job Description
Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B.
Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: $120,908 – $142,769 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Shape the future of biochemistry education and research at Western.
The Opportunity
As a Lecturer in Biochemistry, you will contribute to high quality teaching, curriculum design and continuous improvement across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Your teaching will draw on research-informed practice and contemporary developments in analytical biochemistry.
You will build a productive research program with clear goals and direction, publishing in high impact journals and pursuing competitive grants. You will also contribute to the supervision of higher degree research students and strengthen Western’s research culture through collaboration, engagement, and disciplinary leadership.
Working within the School of Science, you will foster meaningful connections with academic colleagues, industry partners, and professional bodies. Your engagement will support student success, enhance Western’s academic reputation, and contribute to the strategic direction of the School and Faculty.
What Success Looks Like:
Designing, coordinating and delivering high quality subjects with effective assessment and feedback.
Producing impactful research publications and pursuing competitive research funding.
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students and supporting their academic development.
Building collaborations across the School, Faculty and external partners to strengthen teaching and research.
Contributing to School, Faculty and University committees and operational activities.
About You
A doctoral qualification in Biochemistry with strong expertise in analytical methods.
Demonstrated excellence in research‑informed teaching and learning.
Evidence of disciplinary research or scholarship with a clear research trajectory.
Experience supervising research students and contributing to successful grant applications.
Ability to build productive relationships with academic, industry and professional stakeholders.
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 Graciela Metternicht, Dean - School of Science via sosc-dean@westernsydney.edu.au Please include the job reference code REF1075W.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 13 March 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 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.
About School of Science
The School of Science spans biological, chemical, environmental, agricultural, food, forensic, medical, nutritional and physical sciences.
We offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs in Science and Medical Science, delivered through research‑led teaching and supported by state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, field sites and digital learning across the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses, and online. Undergraduate study offers a broad choice of majors, minors and interdisciplinary options, with pathways to the Master of Research, PhD and coursework master’s degrees.
Work-integrated learning is offered in all our programs, and it ensures graduates are job-ready for rapidly evolving workplaces in Australia and internationally. Our researchers contribute significantly to the University’s research reputation through high-impact outputs, competitive funding, real-world translation and collaborations with other schools, University Research Institutes, and partners in Australia and overseas.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: $120,908 – $142,769 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Shape the future of biochemistry education and research at Western.
The Opportunity
As a Lecturer in Biochemistry, you will contribute to high quality teaching, curriculum design and continuous improvement across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Your teaching will draw on research-informed practice and contemporary developments in analytical biochemistry.
You will build a productive research program with clear goals and direction, publishing in high impact journals and pursuing competitive grants. You will also contribute to the supervision of higher degree research students and strengthen Western’s research culture through collaboration, engagement, and disciplinary leadership.
Working within the School of Science, you will foster meaningful connections with academic colleagues, industry partners, and professional bodies. Your engagement will support student success, enhance Western’s academic reputation, and contribute to the strategic direction of the School and Faculty.
What Success Looks Like:
Designing, coordinating and delivering high quality subjects with effective assessment and feedback.
Producing impactful research publications and pursuing competitive research funding.
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students and supporting their academic development.
Building collaborations across the School, Faculty and external partners to strengthen teaching and research.
Contributing to School, Faculty and University committees and operational activities.
About You
A doctoral qualification in Biochemistry with strong expertise in analytical methods.
Demonstrated excellence in research‑informed teaching and learning.
Evidence of disciplinary research or scholarship with a clear research trajectory.
Experience supervising research students and contributing to successful grant applications.
Ability to build productive relationships with academic, industry and professional stakeholders.
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 Graciela Metternicht, Dean - School of Science via sosc-dean@westernsydney.edu.au Please include the job reference code REF1075W.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 13 March 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 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.
About School of Science
The School of Science spans biological, chemical, environmental, agricultural, food, forensic, medical, nutritional and physical sciences.
We offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs in Science and Medical Science, delivered through research‑led teaching and supported by state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, field sites and digital learning across the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses, and online. Undergraduate study offers a broad choice of majors, minors and interdisciplinary options, with pathways to the Master of Research, PhD and coursework master’s degrees.
Work-integrated learning is offered in all our programs, and it ensures graduates are job-ready for rapidly evolving workplaces in Australia and internationally. Our researchers contribute significantly to the University’s research reputation through high-impact outputs, competitive funding, real-world translation and collaborations with other schools, University Research Institutes, and partners in Australia and overseas.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lecturer in Biochemistry position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Parramatta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
