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Parramatta, AU
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REF1510O
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- Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B.
- Parramatta City Campus.
- Salary: $123,327 – $145,625 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 continuing position 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.
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Position Description for full details.
About You
You are a collaborative 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.
- 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.
- Expertise in FinTech and digital finance is highly desirable.
- 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.
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 REF1510O.
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 23 August 2026.
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application. Employee Visa sponsorship may be considered.
- 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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About Western Sydney University Business School
The
Western Sydney University Business School at the Faculty of SABEL (Social Science, Arts, Business, Education, Law) is accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it among the world's leading business schools. The School is primarily based at the University's
Parramatta City Campus, located in the heart of Sydney's second CBD---Australia's fastest-growing commercial and financial centres. This strategic location provides outstanding opportunities for collaboration with industry, government, and professional organisations, supporting impactful research, industry engagement, and student employability.
The Finance Discipline delivers industry-connected education through its state-of-the-art
Financial Trading Laboratory, where students gain practical experience using professional financial market technologies and real-time market data. The University's finance programs are affiliated with the
CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, ensuring alignment with globally recognised professional standards and enhancing graduates' career readiness.
Academic staff benefit from an excellent research environment with access to leading financial and business databases, including Refinitiv Workspace (DataStream), Fitch Connect database (Bankscope), FactSet, Morningstar Direct. Combined with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, research support, and close connections with Sydney's business community, the Business School offers an outstanding environment for academics to excel in teaching, research, and industry engagement.
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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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