• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The School of Health (SOH)

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

Join UniSC’s Physiotherapy Discipline and play a key role in shaping the next generation of physiotherapists through innovative teaching, strong industry engagement, and a commitment to improving health outcomes in rural and regional communities. As Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Indigenous and Rural Health), you will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate health programs, contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement, and support student supervision to develop culturally responsive, practice-ready graduates.

Working closely with the Head of Discipline and the Physiotherapy Clinical Coordinator, you will help strengthen clinical and community partnerships that enhance student learning and expand work-integrated learning opportunities across diverse healthcare settings. You will also contribute to the School’s broader teaching and research agenda, ensuring graduates are well prepared to deliver inclusive, person-centred care in regional, rural, and community health environments.

This role is open to all applicants. UniSC strongly values experience and capability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, education, community engagement, and culturally responsive practice. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples will be highly regarded, as will applications from candidates with significant demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• Deliver high‑quality, inclusive teaching across undergraduate physiotherapy programs, creating engaging learning environments that support student success;
• Contribute to curriculum design, course coordination and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on Indigenous and rural health contexts;
• Supervise and mentor honours and higher degree by research students in collaboration with industry and community partners;
• Develop and progress a focused research agenda aligned to contemporary health priorities, contributing to publications, grants and research teams;
• Build and sustain meaningful clinical, industry and community partnerships that enhance work‑integrated learning and graduate readiness;
• Actively participate in School and University service, contributing to a positive, culturally capable and collegial academic environment.

About you:

As an experienced academic and educator, you are committed to advancing physiotherapy education and practice with a focus on Indigenous and rural health contexts. You bring contemporary clinical expertise and sector knowledge to your teaching, research, and professional engagement, fostering inclusive, culturally responsive, and engaging learning environments that support student success and the development of evidence-based practice. A confident communicator and collaborative team member, you work effectively with colleagues, students, and clinical partners to strengthen curriculum design, enhance work-integrated learning opportunities, and build meaningful community and industry partnerships, contributing to the development of graduates prepared to meet contemporary health priorities and deliver high-quality, person-centred care across diverse regional, rural, and community settings.

You will possess:

• Unrestricted current registration to practice physiotherapy in Australia;
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist in regional, rural or remote areas and/or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (or part time equivalent);
• Experience and capability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, education, community engagement and culturally responsive practice;
• Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by:
  • student feedback on teaching using valid instrument/s, peer review and/or student outcomes, and
  • the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching.
• Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Evidence of research experience, including for example, refereed publications; participation in research teams; co-supervision of candidates for honours and higher degrees by research;
• Evidence of participation in professional development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic and clinician;
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice; and
• Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students.

Desirable

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is highly regarded, but not mandatory.
• Postgraduate training or coursework qualification relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Experience performing academic functions (e.g. course coordination, assessment moderation) at a university.
• Experience working inter-professionally, using telehealth, and providing rural and remote health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience as a clinical educator/supervisor in practice within physiotherapy, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or via telehealth, and in rural and remote practice.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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 your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494486_ Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Indigenous and Rural Health.pdf

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 website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 28 June 2026.

Your completed application must include:

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

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Cherie Wells
Discipline Lead, Physiotherapy – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5022
Email: cwells@usc.edu.au

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We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.