Job Description
Full-time position at Academic Level C.
Parramatta or Campbelltown and hybrid flexibility.
Salary: $147,138 – $169,011 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Identified Position
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a dedicated Senior Lecturer to join the School of Law. This position is Identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative learning activities across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. You will support student learning and progression through high quality teaching, assessment design, curriculum enhancement and academic quality assurance. You will engage closely with students and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
You will also build and maintain a productive research profile, conducting individual and collaborative research consistent with disciplinary standards. You will contribute to grant applications, scholarly outputs and the supervision of higher degree research students. Your work will strengthen the School of Law’s academic reputation and its connections with industry, legal communities and the broader higher education sector.
What Success Looks Like:
Deliver effective teaching, learning activities and assessment that supports student achievement.
Contribute to curriculum development and academic quality assurance within law programs.
Produce high quality research outputs and participate in competitive funding applications.
Supervise HDR students and mentor colleagues to foster academic development.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the legal profession and community partners.
About You
You identify as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person.
A PhD in a relevant area of law and a demonstrated research track record relative to opportunity.
Experience designing and delivering learning and teaching in undergraduate and or postgraduate programs.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience engaging with industry, the legal profession and academic colleagues.
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 dean.law@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1058X.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 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.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
Parramatta or Campbelltown and hybrid flexibility.
Salary: $147,138 – $169,011 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Identified Position
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a dedicated Senior Lecturer to join the School of Law. This position is Identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative learning activities across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. You will support student learning and progression through high quality teaching, assessment design, curriculum enhancement and academic quality assurance. You will engage closely with students and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
You will also build and maintain a productive research profile, conducting individual and collaborative research consistent with disciplinary standards. You will contribute to grant applications, scholarly outputs and the supervision of higher degree research students. Your work will strengthen the School of Law’s academic reputation and its connections with industry, legal communities and the broader higher education sector.
What Success Looks Like:
Deliver effective teaching, learning activities and assessment that supports student achievement.
Contribute to curriculum development and academic quality assurance within law programs.
Produce high quality research outputs and participate in competitive funding applications.
Supervise HDR students and mentor colleagues to foster academic development.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the legal profession and community partners.
About You
You identify as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person.
A PhD in a relevant area of law and a demonstrated research track record relative to opportunity.
Experience designing and delivering learning and teaching in undergraduate and or postgraduate programs.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience engaging with industry, the legal profession and academic colleagues.
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 dean.law@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1058X.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 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.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Lecturer, School of Law (Identified Indigenous Role) 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.
