Senior Lecturer, Physiotherapy

Swinburne University of Technology; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

17% superannuation

Staff benefits

Parental leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy to lead curriculum design and course delivery for the new Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy and Graduate Entry Master of Physiotherapy.

You will oversee unit coordination, innovative blended learning, and assessment, while expanding clinical education opportunities and partnerships with the health sector to advance practice-based learning and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in leading curriculum development and supervision of physiotherapy education.
• Experience with research supervision and producing high-impact work.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with health sector and industry for student placements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and review of Masters and Graduate Entry courses.
• Coordinate teaching and assessment activities and deliver blended learning.
• Foster research activity and an active professional profile in health professions education.

Skills

Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy

Clinical leadership

Curriculum development

Research collaboration

Education

Doctorate qualification or equivalent clinical experience

AHPRA registration

Titled Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Job description

This position is open to part-time and job-share arrangements for physiotherapists who wish to combine clinical practice with an academic career. Flexible working arrangements are available; however, you will need to be available during periods of intensive teaching and course delivery.

• Join the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University
• Part time (0.8FTE), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Lecturer, Physiotherapy to join our Department of Allied Health within the School of Health Sciences to play a key role in the leadership, development, delivery, and ongoing review of the new Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy and Graduate Entry Master of Physiotherapy courses.

Working closely with the Discipline Lead and Course Directors, you will contribute to curriculum design, innovative blended learning and assessment approaches, unit coordination, and the continuous enhancement of the student learning experience. You will also lead and contribute to research and scholarly activities aligned with the strategic priorities of the School and Discipline and will maintain an active profile in physiotherapy and/or health professions education through research, professional practice, and scholarly engagement.

As the Senior Lecturer, you will build physiotherapy placement capacity, including the development of high-quality supervision and assessment practices, and will expand and strengthen clinical education opportunities and develop partnerships across the health sector to advance practice-based learning, competency development, and scholarship.

With a passion for leadership, innovation, and inclusivity, you will enrich opportunities for students and colleagues through excellence in education, research, and engagement. This includes the design and delivery of online and on-campus learning experiences, coordination of teaching and assessment activities, and contribution to the ongoing development of physiotherapy education.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated clinical experience and/or research experience in the field of sports and exercise physiotherapy.
• Interest in and application of technologies to improve health practice.
• Proven ability to lead research teams and partnerships and in practice research supervision to achieve high impact research outcomes.
• A track record of leading, planning, supervising and conducting physiotherapy or related research within a broader overall team environment to identify complementary expertise and initiate appropriate collaborations.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching including a record of co-ordination, teaching and curriculum development and teaching physiotherapy to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with sporting organisations and relevant industry partners, with the capacity to leverage these networks to support student placement and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate qualification appropriate to the discipline or equivalent clinical experience and professional standing.
• Recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Association as a Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist or a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.
• AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Applications Close: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 11:30pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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