Lecturer (Physiotherapy)

Lecturer (Physiotherapy- Musculoskeletal), School of Health Sciences
Sydney (Broadway) campus
Part-time, Continuing contract 0.8 FTE (fractional appointments considered)

- Rewarding opportunity

- Collaborative environment offering career development

- From $117,622 pa (level B) + 14.5% superannuation (Pro-rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

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

This academic position is responsible for the preparation, coordination, and delivery of Physiotherapy courses at our Sydney campus. You will play a key role in shaping the Master of Physiotherapy program by contributing to curriculum development, ensuring academic quality and relevance, and supporting student success through pastoral care and academic guidance. Working closely with the Program Coordinator and a multidisciplinary team across campuses, you will be actively involved in the design, implementation, and ongoing review of the program to ensure it meets the highest standards of education and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality Physiotherapy curriculum, primarily in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, through lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and clinical sessions.

- Coordinate subjects, including planning, scheduling, and overseeing teaching activities and assessments.

- Prepare, update, and maintain course materials to ensure alignment with current clinical practices and academic standards.

- Assess student learning through marking, feedback, and supporting academic progress and development.

- Participate in research, quality improvement, and engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders.

- Undertake administrative duties and comply with university policies, procedures.

Qualifications, skills & experience

- Registered Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapists Registration Board under AHPRA.

- Possession of, or progress toward, a doctoral qualification in Physiotherapy, or equivalent clinical experience with relevant postgraduate qualifications in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

- Demonstrated experience in educational material development and delivery across various formats, including entry-level, postgraduate, or professional education.

- Proven ability to supervise student research projects and contribute to scholarly and professional activities (desirable).

- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and alignment with the values and mission of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

- Generous training and development opportunities

- Friendly and collaborative working environment

- Flexible working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 10 October 2025

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 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 Robyn Sturdy (Deputy Head of School and Program Coordinator) robyn.sturdy1@nd.edu.au or Chi Keung (CK) Yeung (Physiotherapy Campus Lead- Sydney) chi.keung.yeung@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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