"Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Paediatrics and Disability"

School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs

Academic Level C - $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Health (SOH)

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Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy specialising in Paediatrics and Disability to contribute to the development and delivery of contemporary and innovative physiotherapy education. In this leadership role, you will play a key part in curriculum design, course coordination, and teaching across the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program, ensuring students graduate with strong clinical capability in paediatric and disability practice. You will work closely with the Discipline Lead, clinical partners, and academic colleagues to embed best practice, evidence-based teaching, and work-integrated learning opportunities within the program.

In addition to teaching leadership, you will contribute to the School’s research agenda through a strong and developing research profile, supervision of Honours and postgraduate research students, and collaboration with industry partners. You will also support the ongoing development of clinical relationships and professional networks that enhance student learning and employability, and help position UniSC as a leader in paediatric and disability physiotherapy education and research.

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You will:

• provide academic leadership and deliver high-quality teaching in paediatric and disability physiotherapy, including curriculum development and course coordination;
• build and maintain strategic clinical and industry partnerships to support work-integrated learning and ensure graduate readiness for contemporary practice; and
• lead and contribute to research activity in paediatrics and disability, including publication, grant activity, and supervision of Honours and higher degree research students.

About you:

You are an experienced and collegial academic with strong expertise in paediatric physiotherapy and disability practice. You bring excellent communication and leadership skills, and are committed to inclusive, evidence-based teaching and the development of future-ready graduates. You thrive in collaborative environments and contribute positively to a supportive and high-performing academic culture.

You will possess:

• Unrestricted current registration to practice physiotherapy in Australia;
• A minimum of five years’ clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy including disability practice, and five years’ academic experience teaching paediatric and disability content in an accredited program;
• Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher with evidence of curriculum development, course coordination, and student outcomes; and
• Evidence of research experience, including publications, research collaboration, and supervision of Honours and HDR candidates.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate training or coursework qualification relevant to paediatrics and/or disability;
• Experience working across acute, rehabilitation, and community-based settings with children and clients with disability; and
• Experience as a clinical educator/supervisor in paediatric and disability physiotherapy.

Position Description: Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Paediatrics and Disability

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.

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Cherie Wells
Discipline Lead, Physiotherapy – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5022
Email: cwells@usc.edu.au