- Full-time, Ongoing position
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Part-time appointments considered for suitable candidates.
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Based at Blacktown Clinical School with occasional requirements to work at other sites.
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Salary: Academic Level C $150,081 – $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Deliver integrated teaching, research and clinical care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) to contribute to teaching, research and academic service at the School of Medicine's Blacktown Clinical School on a full-time basis. We are open to considering part time appointments for suitably qualified candidates.
You will design and deliver high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate medicine programs, including assessment, feedback and curriculum development. You will support student progression and employability outcomes, and contribute to academic quality assurance and course administration as required.
In addition to your academic responsibilities, you will contribute to the delivery of healthcare at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital. This includes clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Department of Medicine, as directed by the Professor of Medicine. You will work closely with clinical and academic colleagues to support integrated teaching, research and clinical practice, and contribute to the discipline of medicine locally and internationally..
What Success Looks Like:
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Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across medicine programs.
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Contribute to curriculum development in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Support student learning, progression and employability outcomes.
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Engage in research and scholarly activity aligned to the discipline.
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Contribute to clinical service and departmental responsibilities at partner hospitals.
About You
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You will demonstrate advanced academic expertise in a relevant discipline and a strong commitment to medical education, holding or currently undertaking a PhD.
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You have current registration, or are eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia.
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Your background includes specialist training and consultant-level experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology.
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You must be eligible to hold a clinical appointment at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital.
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You will bring demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
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Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
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Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
Application Details
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Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Golo Ahlenstiel, Chair, Medicine, Blacktown via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1315S.
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Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026.
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Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
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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.
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.
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