Lecturer in Physiotherapy

• Shape the future of physiotherapy education and practice.
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $116,403 pa - $137,865 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

At the University of Canberra, we’re a welcoming and connected academic community shaped by the people, cultures and environments of Australia’s capital. Our research focuses on real-world challenges, working alongside partners to create outcomes that matter, while our teaching builds confidence and capability for the future. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development and student support, UC is a place where you can grow ideas, contribute knowledge, and make a difference.

About the role:

Due to the Discipline of Physiotherapy discipline growing in size, reach and research, UC is seeking two passionate and experienced Physiotherapists to join as Education Focused Lecturers. These exciting opportunities provide the chance to contribute to the education of future health professionals while maintaining strong connections with contemporary clinical practice and research.

We are recruiting for two discipline-specific appointments:

• Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy)
• Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Neurological Physiotherapy)

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively developing, delivering and evaluating undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy Accredited curriculum
• Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, demonstrations and professional placement activities
• Supporting student learning, engagement and wellbeing
• Contributing to research and scholarly activities aligned with the Discipline's strategic priorities

About you:

You are an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with a passion for education and developing the next generation of clinicians. You bring contemporary clinical expertise, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teaching and professional engagement. The successful candidate will have the following desirable qualifications and experience:

• Expertise in person-centred and inclusive physiotherapy practice

• Experience managing complex clients across a range of clinical environments and caseloads

• Honours to PhD in the following discipline would be advantageous, or 5 years clinical experience:

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (for the Musculoskeletal-focused role), or

• Neurological Physiotherapy (for the Neurological-focused role)

• Experience supervising, mentoring or delivering clinical education to students or early-career clinicians

• Demonstrated capacity to design, develop, coordinate and deliver evidence-based clinical learning experiences that align with AHPRA standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Research training or experience, including research design, critical appraisal and basic statistical methods

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.

We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with you CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability against the key responsibilities listed on the Position Description

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Phillip Newman - Discipline Lead in Physiotherapy - [email protected] - [02 6201 2831](tel:02 6201 2831).

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on [02 6206 3867](tel:02 6206 3867) or email [email protected]. We recognise people communicate and process information differently, and we support multiple ways to participate in the recruitment evaluation. For reasonable adjustment, please reach out to the UCTalent team.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Friday 16, October 2026.