Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Paediatrics and Disability

Overview

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

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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 contribute to curriculum design, course coordination, and teaching across the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program, ensuring graduates have strong clinical capability in paediatric and disability practice. You will work with the Discipline Lead, clinical partners, and academic colleagues to embed best practice, evidence-based teaching, and work-integrated learning 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 development of clinical relationships and professional networks that enhance student learning and employability, helping 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 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.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage commentary on achievements. For additional support during the application process, please contact unisc-careers.au or call .

Position

Description:

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Paediatrics and Disability

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 our Careers page at UniSC

Applications close: midnight, Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria.
  
  Note:
  
  the application form will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

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