Senior Lecturer, Art Therapy
International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS)
- Division Provost
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Parramatta, AU
- Contract Type Full-Time
Job ID
REF1442Y
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- Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level C.
- Parramatta campus with flexible working arrangements.
- Salary: $147,138 – $169,011 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Lead impactful teaching and research that advances Art Therapy and supports student success.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is a premier national and international destination for postgraduate clinical training and research studies in the fields of counselling, psychotherapy and creative arts therapies. Our experienced educators and emerging researchers have developed innovative training programs including a highly successful person-centred counselling program and an award-winning arts-led pedagogy for training art therapists and arts-in-health practitioners. We have written key texts that influence research, clinical education and professional practice, heightening discipline visibility for Arts Therapy and Counselling (ATC) within and beyond the University.
About You
- A PhD in a nominated discipline.
- Demonstrated track record, relative to opportunity, of research with outcomes of high quality and high impact .
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Experience of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
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 Professor Sheridan Linnell via ***email_hidden***
Please include the job reference code REF1442Y
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 10 July 2026
Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
How To Apply
To express your interest in the role, please prepare the following application materials:
- A comprehensive academic CV detailing your positions held (with dates), key achievements, education, professional training, qualifications (including dates of completion), and a summary of your research activity and outputs.
- A candidate statement outlining your claim for the role, what you hope to accomplish, and how your experience and skills align with the selection criteria.
- Contact details for three referees, including your relationship to each referee and why you have nominated them. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with you.
- Your earliest possible start date.
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.
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 [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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About Western
Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
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