Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics and Child Health

Part-time 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE), ongoing position

Based at Blacktown Clinical School, Faculty of Health

Salary: Academic Level C $60,032 - $68,957 per annum (pro-rata rates), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Play a key role in paediatric teaching, research and clinical collaboration.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University’s School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics and Child Health to support the delivery and ongoing development of the MBBS program. This role plays a key part in shaping future medical practitioners through high‑quality teaching, research and professional engagement.

Based at Blacktown Clinical School, the position works closely with Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals and the Local Health District. You will contribute to curriculum development, course delivery and evaluation within Paediatrics and Child Health, while supporting the School’s expanding research agenda and clinical partnerships.

The role also contributes to academic governance, research supervision and scholarly activity, and may involve hospital‑based clinical care and associated medical duties where applicable.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivering high‑quality teaching across Paediatrics and Child Health within the MBBS program
• Contributing to curriculum development, implementation and course evaluation
• Supervising and mentoring students undertaking research and evaluation projects
• Producing scholarly research outputs and contributing to grant applications
• Building strong relationships with clinical, academic and community stakeholders

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

Location

This role requires:

• A primary presence at Blacktown Clinical School, with regular engagement at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
• Some travel to Campbelltown Campus for teaching, research collaboration and meetings
• Occasional work across other Western Sydney University campuses as required
• Participation in Local Health District activities aligned with paediatric clinical and educational responsibilities

Working with Children Check

It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

About You

• You hold unconditional registration as a Medical Practitioner in New South Wales and are a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Paediatrics and Child Health.
• You hold a postgraduate qualification (Doctorate or Masters) in Paediatrics and Child Health, or bring equivalent professional experience supported by a strong academic or clinical background.
• You have demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate medical students, including contributing to curriculum design, assessment development and student evaluation.
• You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, academic colleagues, clinicians and external partners.
• You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities while operating in complex academic and clinical environments.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Michael Kohn via M.Kohn@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1187V.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 7 May 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of 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.