- Full time, Fixed-Term position to 30 November 2027 at Academic Level B.
- Parramatta City Campus.
- Salary: $125,177 – $147,810 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Shape future finance graduates through teaching and research.

The Opportunity

You will deliver high-quality teaching across finance discipline areas, designing and coordinating units that support student progression from undergraduate study to postgraduate research. You will contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects contemporary practice and is informed by research and scholarship.

You will engage in research and scholarly activity within your discipline, publishing outputs and contributing to grant applications. You will supervise research students and help build a strong pipeline of higher degree research candidates. Collaboration is central to the role, working with academic colleagues across the School and Faculty to strengthen teaching delivery and research outcomes.

You will build effective relationships within the University and with external stakeholders, contributing to discipline groups and professional networks. You will also participate in academic administration and support initiatives that advance the School’s strategic direction and student success.

This offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an AACSB-accredited Business School and a globally recognised university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community impact.

What Success Looks Like:

- Design and deliver engaging finance units with effective assessment and feedback.
- Contribute to student progression into postgraduate research and higher study.




- Publish research in quality outlets and support competitive grant submissions.
- Supervise and develop higher degree research students.
- Build productive collaborations across the University and external partners.

About You

You are a team-oriented and motivated academic who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching, conducting impactful research, and contributing to an inclusive and collegial academic community. You are committed to student success, innovation in teaching and learning, and engagement with industry and community.

You possess:

- A PhD in Finance or a closely related field.
- Excellent record in university-level teaching evidenced through feedback (from students, peers, and/or supervisor) and curriculum development.
- A developing research profile with evidence of high-quality journal publications, or demonstrated capacity to publish in ABDC A* and A ranking journals.
- Experience in curriculum design and innovation is preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful and culturally safe learning and working environment.
- Highly Desirable: Availability to commence the role as soon as possible.

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.

- Financial benefits: 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: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
- Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

- Position Enquiries: Direct to Linda Wu, Head of Discipline, Finance and Economics via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1954E.
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 October 2026.
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence or demonstrate eligibility of full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

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].

📌 Lecturer in Finance (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney
📍 Sydney