Ref 4444/24 Lecturer in Psychology

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• The School is based across three campuses located at Bankstown, Parramatta and Kingswood
• $143,084 to $168,838 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading

About Us

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.

Western’s School of Psychology is dedicated to advancing education, fostering research innovation, enhancing graduate employability, and supporting the well-being of our community, students, and staff in the Western Sydney region. Our goal is to provide transformative education and impactful research that empowers our graduates to excel in their professional careers and contribute meaningfully to society. We are committed to adapting and responding to evolving challenges across social, environmental, and technological landscapes.

Our environment is characterised by a culture of engagement and respect and our professional accreditation and training standards operate as a key measure of our performance excellence with ambitious plans for significant growth and development to remain significant contributors to the mental health workforce and health services to the community, and broadening career aspects for our psychology graduates.
To learn more please visit our webpage https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sop

The Opportunity 

Do you have a passion for psychology and a drive to excel in teaching, research, and practice? Western’s School of Psychology is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join our team. In this role, you will bring your practitioner experience in therapy, assessment, or consultancy, and may have endorsement in a specialist area of psychology. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and practice, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to these values.

As a Lecturer, you will significantly contribute to teaching psychology, developing curriculum, and enhancing the quality of our programs. You will also shape the research direction of the School by publishing in high-impact journals and securing competitive research funding. Your responsibilities will include supervising coursework, honours, masters, and higher degree research students, as well as participating in the administration and development of our psychology programs. We value a positive and inclusive work culture and look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation.

This is a full-time, ongoing position with the location to be determined. The School of Psychology is based across three campuses located at Bankstown, Parramatta and Kingswood, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.

Please review the position description for further information.

About You

You hold a post-graduate qualification and PhD in Psychology, combined with current registration as a psychologist. Whether you’re already a Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) approved supervisor or aspire to achieving this, your dedication to the field is evident. Your research journey is marked by a growing record of publications and successful funding acquisitions, showcasing your potential for high-quality contributions. With a talent for research supervision and a proven track record in quality teaching at the tertiary level, you excel in facilitating learning for large groups and employing contemporary curriculum design and delivery methods. Additionally, you have experience networking with external organisations outside of the university sector.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of psychologists and advance the field of psychology, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of Working with Us

We offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions will make a difference! Joining our team comes with a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and the option to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of professional development and networking opportunities, including secondment opportunities to enhance your skills across the University.
• Staff Benefits: Access a range of benefits, including health and fitness programs like Fitness Passport, library facilities, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services!

Remuneration Package: Academic Level B $143,084 to $168,838 p.a. (comprising Salary of $120,908 to $142,769 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Professor Gabrielle Weidemann, Interim Dean, School of Psychology via email at Psychology-Dean@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 23 March 2025

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.