Description

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 OR Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation
   

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The role

Ranked the #1 sport science school in the world, Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is home to elite facilities, leading academics and cutting-edge research. We are seeking an outstanding academic at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level to lead teaching teams within our new Masters of Physiotherapy program, with responsibility for enhancing student learning outcomes and professional engagement through the strategic planning, coordination, and quality assurance of clinical placements in physiotherapy.

The role encompasses the design and delivery of high-quality teaching, scholarship, and research activities, alongside active contribution to collaborative initiatives that advance disciplinary knowledge and practice. Experience in the sector and knowledge of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia are essential for success within this new discipline, with your expertise being instrumental in shaping the workforce of the future.

This appointment presents a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative environment and contribute to advancing physiotherapy education and research at scale.

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the coordination and allocation of student physiotherapy clinical placements across healthcare providers within public, private or community sectors.
• Ensure physiotherapy placements meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Provide academic support for students before, during, and after placement.
• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources.
• Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics.
• Lead and grow interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships that deliver breakthrough innovations and real-world impact.
• Foster a culture of research excellence, innovation, and industry engagement, expanding collaboration and opportunities.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor HDR students and early career researchers to achieve high-quality outcomes and strong career pathways.
   

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll have:                   

• A doctoral qualification in Physiotherapy or relevant discipline.
• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrate capacity to ensure compliance with professional physiotherapy accreditation standards.
• Evidence in coordinating clinical placements and/or establishing placement host sites.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build good working relationships with industry stakeholders and partners.
• Evidence of scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs.
• Evidence of research, research supervision, or scholarship in physiotherapy or discipline-related field.