Senior Lecturer, Midwifery

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, ongoing position at Academic Level C.
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $147,138 – $169,011 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Shape the future of midwifery education and research at a leading institution.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, you will play a key role in strengthening Western’s teaching, learning and research programs in midwifery. You will design high-quality learning activities, lead innovative teaching approaches, and support student learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in alignment with Western Sydney University policies and educational standards.

You will contribute to course development, quality assurance, curriculum enhancement and assessment practices, while maintaining active engagement in scholarly, professional and research activities. The role includes supervising Higher Degree Research students, supporting the development of early career academics, and contributing to applications for competitive research funding.

You will also engage with key partners across the higher education sector, the midwifery profession and industry to enhance teaching relevance, research impact and student employability. This is a role for someone committed to advancing midwifery scholarship and shaping the next generation of practitioners.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and student support across undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR cohorts.
• Lead curriculum development, pedagogical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce high-quality research outputs with recognised scholarly impact.
• Build strong professional and industry relationships that support learning and research outcomes

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A PhD in Midwifery or a related field, along with current registration (or eligibility) as a Midwife in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-quality teaching using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies.
• Evidence of a strong research track record, including publications and capacity to attract research funding.
• Ability to inspire and support students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement is required for this role.

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 Elaine Burns, Head of Discipline Midwifery via elaine.burns@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1082P.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 27 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 accessibility@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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