Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Western Sydney University Campbelltown

This is a full-time, ongoing position at Academic Level B, located at the Campbelltown campus. The salary is $123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

This role will support the development of future occupational therapists through teaching, research, and industry engagement within a growing health discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to teaching, curriculum design, and delivery in occupational therapy and related disciplines within the School of Health Sciences.
• Coordinate subjects, deliver lectures and tutorials, and support student learning through assessment and feedback aligned with evidence-based practice.
• Engage in research and scholarship activities, contributing to publications and research grant applications.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
• Support growth in key areas including disability across the lifespan, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues across the School, Faculty, and University to strengthen programs.
• Build partnerships with industry and professional stakeholders.
• Participate in academic administration and contribute to discipline initiatives.
• Support students in achieving their academic goals.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivery of high-quality teaching and effective subject coordination.
• Contribution to research outputs, including publications and grants.
• Supervision of research students and support for their academic progression.
• Building partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders.
• Support for curriculum development and program improvement.
• Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You:

• A PhD in Occupational Therapy or a related field, or near completion, and a recognised occupational therapy qualification.
• AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and student engagement.
• Evidence of research activity, including publications or scholarship outputs.
• Experience developing professional and academic partnerships.
• Experience supervising research students and contributing to grant applications.

Benefits: Western Sydney University invests in its people with a range of benefits designed to support financial, personal, and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits include access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support includes a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare services are available at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, subject to centre capacity.

Application Details:

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Kristy Coxon, Head of Discipline, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry via K.Coxon@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1538A.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26 July 2026.
• Working Rights: Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia must be provided at application.
• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the University’s online recruitment system. 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.

Belonging at Western: Western Sydney University is committed to substantive equality as outlined in its Equal Opportunity Policy. Applications are actively encouraged 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.

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