Lecturer (Physiotherapy Clinical Educator)

About the role

The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator will coordinate and deliver physiotherapy clinical placement programmes within the School of Health Sciences at UNSW Campus, Kensington. The role ensures high‑quality clinical education and student learning experiences, contributes to curriculum development, employs evidence‑based teaching, and maintains strong engagement with clinical partners. Occasional site visits are required and a full driver’s licence is strongly preferred. Candidates must hold full work rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver physiotherapy clinical placement programmes.
• Ensure high‑quality clinical education and positive student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Engage and collaborate with clinical partners to support work‑integrated learning.
• Foster student success and continuous improvement in physiotherapy education.
• Participate in occasional site visits and maintain relevant documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiotherapy or a related discipline, or significant clinical education experience.
• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience within the physiotherapy industry.
• Experience with work‑integrated learning and clinical education (desirable).

Skills

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the physiotherapy discipline and commitment to professional development.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proficiency with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence.
• Ability to design and implement discipline‑based curriculum at various levels and scales.

Pay

$133,000 – $156,000 base salary plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Full‑time (35 hours per week), fixed‑term role until 31 May 2028 (possible extension dependent on funding).

Benefits

• Additional three days leave during the Christmas holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments, and salary‑sacrifice options.
• Discounts and entitlements for retail, education, and fitness passport programmes.