Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Indigenous and Rural Health)

UniSC•UniSC Sunshine Coast, BC

14h•A$118,481 - A$140,567•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Health (SOH) at UniSC is seeking a Lecturer in Physiotherapy with a focus on Indigenous and Rural Health. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate physiotherapy programs, contributing to curriculum design, and supporting student supervision to develop culturally responsive, practice-ready graduates. The position emphasizes strengthening clinical and community partnerships to enhance student learning and work-integrated learning opportunities in diverse healthcare settings. The role also contributes to the School's broader teaching and research agenda, preparing graduates for inclusive, person-centred care in regional, rural, and community health environments. UniSC 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 are highly regarded.

Requirements

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, evidenced by student feedback, peer review, student outcomes, and the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula.
Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing.
Evidence of research experience, including refereed publications, participation in research teams, and 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.
Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice.
Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.