Lecturer (Clinical Education, Physiotherapy), School of Health Sciences
Description
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
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 3 November 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
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 to Janelle Gill, National Director of Clinical Education [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.