Lecturer (Clinical Education, Physiotherapy)

University of Notre Dame; Broadway; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast paced environment

Generous training and development

Friendly and collaborative team

Job summary

University of Notre Dame Australia invites applications for a Lecturer (Clinical Education Physiotherapy) at the Sydney Broadway campus. This full-time continuing role focuses on supporting the Master of Physiotherapy program and enhancing clinical education delivery.

The candidate will contribute to clinical education, engage with students on placements, and collaborate with NSW providers. Registration and senior physiotherapy experience are required.

Qualifications

• A higher degree or equivalent clinical professional experience with recognised standing in physiotherapy.
• Current, full registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapists Registration Board under AHPRA.
• Significant clinical experience with NSW facilities, systems and culture.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education and student placements with strong administrative skills.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to enhance clinical supervision and education skills of staff.
• Advise students and participate in marking and assessment for clinical placements.
• Contribute to high standards in clinical education through quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with clinical education providers across NSW and other sectors.
• Assist in developing clinical placement opportunities including rural and remote settings.
• Offer pastoral care and wellbeing support to students during clinical education.

Education

Higher degree or equivalent clinical professional experience in physiotherapy

Job description

Lecturer (Clinical Education, Physiotherapy)

Lecturer (Clinical Education Physiotherapy), School of Health Sciences
Sydney (Broadway) Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract (FTE negotiable for a successful candidate)

Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

Friendly and collaborative working environment

From $121,739 pa (level B) + 15% superannuation

Lecturer (Clinical Education Physiotherapy), School of Health Sciences
Sydney (Broadway) Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract (FTE negotiable for a successful candidate)

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

• Friendly and collaborative working environment

• From $121,739 pa (level B) + 15% superannuation

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the school

The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience.

About the role

The School of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist to join our Clinical Education Team. While this is a multidisciplinary team, the role will primarily focus on supporting the Master of Physiotherapy program. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical education and, where appropriate, other areas of teaching aligned with your academic and professional expertise. Expertise in cardiorespiratory, paediatric or neurological physiotherapy would be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to enhance the clinical supervision and education skills of clinical education personnel.

• Advise students and participate in marking and assessment processes related to their preparation for clinical placements.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of high standards in clinical education through quality improvement initiatives.

• Liaise and negotiate with clinical education providers across New South Wales, government, non-government, private sectors, and other universities.

• Assist in developing and expanding clinical placement opportunities for undergraduate students, including rural, remote, and multidisciplinary settings.

• Offer pastoral care and consultation to support student wellbeing throughout their clinical education experience.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• A higher degree or equivalent clinical professional experience with recognised standing in the discipline of physiotherapy.

• Current, full registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapists Registration Board under AHPRA.

• Significant and relevant clinical experience, with a strong understanding of clinical facilities, systems and culture in New South Wales.

• Demonstrated experience in clinical education and student placements, supported by excellent administrative and organisational skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and lead within a team environment.

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

• Generous training and development opportunities

• Friendly and collaborative working environment

Applications closing date:3 November 2026

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toJanelle Gill, National Director of Clinical Education ************@nd.edu.au