Description
Job no: 541648
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Academic Level B $133K- $156K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Sydney, New South Wales.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
This position may be appointed as either Education Focused (EF) or Teaching & Research (T&R), depending on the successful candidate’s profile and experience.
Teaching & Research
The Lecturer will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology program, with a particular focus on neurological rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The role combines excellence in teaching alongside an active research program, contributing to curriculum development, student learning, course coordination and academic quality.
Working within a collaborative academic environment, the Lecturer will undertake high-quality research that advances physiotherapy knowledge and clinical practice, while maintaining high standards of teaching quality and student engagement. This role also contributes to research funding and supervision and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and research translation to strengthen the School's research profile and impact.
Education Focussed
UNSW's Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in teaching and drive excellence in student learning. The Lecturer will contribute to the delivery of the Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology program, with a focus on neurological rehabilitation and physiotherapy, delivering engaging, evidence-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Working within a collaborative academic environment, the role will contribute to curriculum development, course coordination and academic quality, while fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports student success, innovation in teaching and continuous improvement across the program.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
10 days paid cultural leave per year
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 16th August at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
You can review the position on the UNSW job search website here.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Requirements
Key Skills Required
For Teaching & Research
A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines
Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
For Education Focussed
A PhD in Physiotherapy or related disciplines or significant physiotherapy and/or education experience.
Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
Clinical expertise in neurological rehabilitation and ability to translate to education programs
Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and varied delivery methods
Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable)
Please refer to the position description for full details.
You can review the position on the UNSW job search website here.
