Full‑time, ongoing academic role at Level B.
Parramatta South Campus, with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: $120,908 – $142,769 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Develop the next generation of design management professionals through teaching and emerging research.
The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Lecturer in Design Management to contribute to high‑quality teaching, research and academic leadership within the School of Built Environment and Design. Working within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, you will help deliver contemporary, industry‑focused curriculum and support students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
In this role, you will coordinate and teach core subjects, design learning materials that reflect emerging industry practices, and contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum across the discipline. You will collaborate with academic colleagues to deliver research‑informed teaching that enhances the learning experience and fosters student success.
This position also provides an opportunity to build your research profile. You will undertake scholarship, publish in high‑quality journals, contribute to grant applications, supervise research students and develop partnerships across the University and with industry. You will also participate in School and Faculty governance, student support, and academic community engagement.
What Success Looks Like:
High‑quality teaching delivery across undergraduate and postgraduate units.
Effective coordination, design and evaluation of subjects, including assessment and feedback.
Active participation in scholarly research, publishing and grant development.
Supervision and successful progression of Honours and Higher Degree Research students.
Contribution to School, Faculty and University committees and academic initiatives.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
A completed or submitted doctoral qualification in a Built Environment discipline, ideally with a focus on Design Management.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment.
Experience building academic and professional networks across industry and sector partners.
Evidence of research capability, including publications or creative scholarship relevant to the discipline.
Experience supervising Honours or Higher Degree Research students.
Strong communication, organisational and project management skills, with proficiency in CAD, BIM and design collaboration platforms.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Application Details
Position Enquiries: Direct to Prof Swapan Saha, Associate Dean, Partnership and Lifelong Learning Please include the job reference code REF1076F.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 12 March 2026.
Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
How to Apply: 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.
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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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