Overview
School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Full-time, ongoing appointment
The School of Health (SOH)
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic Physiotherapy Discipline and play a key role in delivering and advancing education in cardiorespiratory and orthopaedic physiotherapy. As a Lecturer in Physiotherapy, you will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and research within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program, while supporting the preparation of students for contemporary professional practice.
Working closely with the Discipline Lead, clinical partners, and fellow academics, you will help ensure our graduates are highly skilled, work-ready, and aligned with professional and accreditation standards.
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You will
* deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to curriculum development and coordination in cardiorespiratory and orthopaedic physiotherapy across undergraduate programs;
* establish and maintain strong clinical, industry, and community partnerships that support student learning, work-integrated learning, and curriculum relevance; and
* develop a growing research profile aligned with the School's research priorities, including publications, grant activity, and supervision of Honours and higher degree research students.
About you
You are a motivated and collegial academic with expertise in cardiorespiratory and orthopaedic physiotherapy and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. You bring effective communication and organisational skills, enjoy working collaboratively, and contribute positively to an inclusive and high-performing academic environment.
You will possess
* Current registration to practice physiotherapy with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and a minimum of five years' clinical experience in cardiorespiratory and orthopaedic physiotherapy;
* Completion or near-completion of a PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing;
* Demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher, evidenced through student feedback, peer review, and/or student learning outcomes, with the capacity to contribute to curriculum design and delivery in higher education;
* Evidence of an emerging research profile aligned with physiotherapy or health priorities, including publications, participation in research teams, and/or supervision of Honours or higher degree research students; and
* Strong communication, organisational, and collegial skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders to support high-quality student outcomes.
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualifications or advanced clinical experience in cardiorespiratory and/or orthopaedic physiotherapy;
* Experience in physiotherapy curriculum development, course coordination, or academic administration; and
* Experience as a clinical educator or supervisor across acute, rehabilitation, or community-based settings.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. For additional support during the application process, please contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description
Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Cardiorespiratory and Orthopaedic
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit Careers at UniSC
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Your completed application must include:
* a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information
For additional information visit: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Dr Cherie Wells Discipline Lead, Physiotherapy – School of Health Telephone: 07 5456 5022 Email: cwells@usc.edu.au
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