Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Physiotherapy

Continuing Full Time Appointment

Research Active Level B/C– annual salary $112,710– $156,967 pa 

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Apply your Knowledge to build the teaching and research profile of physiotherapy within the Faculty of Health Department at Charles Darwin University.

About the Position

As a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Physiotherapy you will contribute to the Physiotherapy (and related) programs across the College, including the development of new and innovative programs/units. You will be involved in the development and teaching of units (courses), utilizing both on-campus and flexible-mode of teaching and learning support, and to engage in scholarly work that informs teaching and learning in diverse educational contexts and you will make significant contribution to the discipline at both the Territory and national level, which may include playing a significant role within the profession, industry group or discipline. In both research/scholarship and teaching the role will foster excellence and make original contributions, which expand knowledge or practice in their discipline.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Possession of a degree in Physiotherapy and holding of current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including an understanding of the importance of contributing to staff meetings and discipline committees to support development and delivery of units and courses.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop subjects for on-line delivery and interest and desire to obtain post-graduate teaching qualifications (if not already achieved).
• Demonstrate a commitment to the University value and support of the University's commitment to the principles of reconciliation, which exemplify respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and the valuing of justice and equity for all Australians.
• Ability to contribute to and lead the development of units/courses and student resources in response to reflective practice and application of scholarship (including for online and face to face teaching) and within the context and requirements of a quality education provider.
• Demonstrated experience working with honor and postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the University at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners, to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes.

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level C

• Completion of or willingness to undertake a PhD level qualification/s in a relevant discipline (or related discipline) including original, innovative and distinguished contributions to research, scholarship and teaching as demonstrated through sustained and distinguished performance at national and international level.
• Management and leadership experience.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.  

For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Research Active Level B/C. The base salary will be in the range of $112,710– $156,967 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $131,870 - $183,651 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Nicole OReilly on or email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Sunday 12 October 2025