Lecturer (Level B)- Physiotherapy

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work is a leader in health education, research, and clinical practice, known for its innovative approach and commitment to developing work-ready graduates. With programs spanning Physiotherapy, Social Work, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology, we bring together a diverse team of academics who are pioneering change in their fields.

With the University reaching its 50th anniversary in 2025, Physiotherapy at Griffith has played a major role in delivering transformative education to thousands of students. We are known for our innovative curriculum, award-winning teachers, high impact researchers, and state-of-the-art facilities. Strong industry partnerships enable us to provide diverse high-quality clinical education experiences to create confident, safe, and practice-ready graduates.

Join a dynamic, student-centred Physiotherapy discipline and help shape practice-ready graduates. As a Lecturer (Level B), Physiotherapy, you'll design and deliver high-quality learning, contribute to impactful, evidence-based research, and support clinical education across our programs which will include simulation, interprofessional education and cultural safety. You'll collaborate across disciplines and with industry partners to keep our curriculum contemporary and our graduate outcomes strong.

Within this role you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching for students in acute care physiotherapy.
• Collaborate with academic staff within the discipline and across disciplines to address physiotherapy standards and accreditation requirements.
• Conduct and contribute to physiotherapy research, building a coherent program of scholarship with demonstrable impact.
• Support the discipline to provide culturally safe education for students and prepare them for culturally safe practice.
• Contribute to course and program coordination, student support, and the continuous improvement of learning, assessment and placement experiences.
• Build partnerships with the health sector to enhance clinical education and employability.

There are two fixed-term part-time positions available, 0.4 FTE (12 month appointment) and 0.6 FTE (2 year appointment). These roles can primarily be based from either the Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full-time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $113,226 – $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 – $157,318 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you'll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you'll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist, and demonstrated teaching experience in physiotherapy.
• A doctoral or master's qualification in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), or significant progress toward a doctoral degree; or equivalent post-registration clinical qualifications with 6+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in designing and delivering student-centred, inclusive learning and assessment, with experience in simulation and technology-enhanced learning.
• An emerging portfolio of scholarly and/or research outputs with potential for impact on teaching and practice.
• Capability to collaborate across disciplines, build industry partnerships, and support high-quality clinical education and placements.
• A strong commitment to cultural safety, including First Peoples health, and to interprofessional education.

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
• Names and contact details of at least two professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Jim Woodburn, Head of School on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on referencing REF8622Y.

Closing date: Sunday, 12 October 2025. All applications must be submitted online.