Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

Macquarie University, located at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our Physiotherapy team. The role focuses on innovative teaching for the Doctor of Physiotherapy and other Health Sciences courses, combining coursework with extensive clinical placements and a strong research component.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, leadership or research in physiotherapy education, aligned with the Academic Job Family Framework, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, including a PhD.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated academic and professional expertise in physiotherapy/health sciences with capacity to teach across relevant areas.
• Experience delivering high-quality learning and teaching, including design, delivery and management of lectures, tutorials, assessments and online learning.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching units or courses using innovative approaches (Level C).
• Evidence of advanced clinical practice relevant to physiotherapy education (Level C).
• Experience teaching into professionally accredited programs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and delivery of teaching within the DPT and other Health Sciences courses.
• Contribute to course convening, supervision and assessment design.
• Engage in research in physiotherapy education and clinical practice.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Clinical physiotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Teaching & Leadership or Teaching & Research academic to develop and contribute to innovative and impactful teaching in the Doctor of Physiotherapy and other Health Sciences courses.

Salary Package: Level B from $127,138 to $150,425 p.a. or Level C from $155,236 to $178,523 plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

Located at Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The Role

Macquarie University is proud to offer a highly respected, innovative and evidenced-based Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) post graduate degree and is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our dedicated and ambitious Physiotherapy team. Our course combines contemporary coursework with over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements, providing students with an excellent grounding for their future career.

Reporting to the Head of School, Health Sciences and Nursing, and Course Director of Physiotherapy, you will utilise your professional and industry experience to make a critical contribution to the development and delivery of teaching within the DPT program and other Health Sciences courses. We seek a highly motivated and collaborative physiotherapist to join our School for appointment to either the Teaching and Leadership or Teaching and Research job family. You will have expertise in teaching and convening Physiotherapy and Health Sciences related programs, and research in these areas.

The Macquarie University Academic Job Family Framework recognises and rewards the breadth of academic work.

The Teaching & Leadership Academic is a specialist teaching and leadership role for academic staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership. As a specialist role, Teaching & Leadership Academic staff dedicate their workload contribution to Teaching, Teaching Leadership, and Service. Graduate research degree supervision may also form a part of teaching-related activities in this job family.

The Teaching & Research Academic dedicates their workload contribution to teaching, research and service including graduate research student supervision within their research as well as fulfilling service roles to the School and/or Faculty.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale.

The faculty’s current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine and public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The faculty forms part of Macquarie University Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in neurosciences, health systems and patient safety research, cancer medicine, and clinical sciences, amongst others.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria.

About You

You will possess a tertiary qualification in physiotherapy and be interested in sharing your professional experience to make a critical contribution to the development and delivery of learning and teaching within the DPT and other health sciences courses. You will have experience with, or a willingness to embrace, educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the integration between research/practice and quality teaching, and how this integration can enhance student engagement.

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, including a PhD.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated academic and professional expertise in physiotherapy and/or health sciences, with capacity to teach into at least one or more areas (musculoskeletal, neurological and/or cardiorespiratory) relevant to the Doctor of Physiotherapy program.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery and management of lectures, tutorials, assessments and online learning.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collegial and/or multidisciplinary team environment and foster an inclusive learning experience for students.
• Demonstrated success in academic leadership in the delivery and/or development of units or courses using innovative teaching approaches, with evidence of positive outcomes (Level C).
• Evidence of advanced clinical practice experience relevant to physiotherapy education (Level C).
• Experience teaching into professionally accredited programs.
• Demonstrated contribution to physiotherapy education through curriculum development, educational innovation, leadership or professional engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical and/or teaching and/or research in areas of neurological rehabilitation or geriatrics or paediatrics physiotherapy in an academic setting.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Check and an academic qualification check and hold current AHPRA registration, which is also subject to verification.

Specific Role Enquiries

A/Prof Cliffton Chan ([e-mail])

General Enquiries

A/Prof Louise Koelmeyer ([e-mail])

Applications Close

Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

Why Join Us?

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

Our prime location is just a short walk from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Enjoy the benefits of working at a campus that offers:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.