Lecturer in Medical Physics and Imaging

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full time, ongoing position at Academic Level B.
• Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements. 
• Salary: $120,908 – $142,769 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Advance impactful teaching and research in Medical Physics and Imaging.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to contribute to high quality teaching, curriculum development, and research within the Medical Physics and Imaging discipline. You will join a collaborative academic environment committed to delivering courses that prepare graduates for success in the health, science, and technology sectors.

In this role, you will take responsibility for designing, coordinating, and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate units. You will incorporate evidence-based teaching practice, ensure assessment quality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of programs. Your work will support student learning, success, and progression within the discipline.

You will also undertake an active research program that aligns with the School and Faculty’s priorities. This includes publishing in high quality outlets, attracting research students, seeking competitive funding, and building internal and external collaborations.

What success looks like.

• Delivery of high quality, research-informed teaching across Medical Physics and Imaging.
• Effective coordination and development of subjects and assessments.
• Demonstrated research output through publications, grants, and collaborations.
• Positive engagement with students and colleagues across the School and Faculty.
• Contributions to School governance, administration, and discipline development.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A doctoral qualification in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in high quality teaching and curriculum design in a tertiary setting.
• A developing research profile with peer-reviewed outputs and collaboration experience.
• Experience supervising research students or contributing to HDR training.
• Ability to build partnerships with industry, professional bodies, or academic networks.

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 [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1065V. 
• 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 [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.

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.