Lecturer –Physiotherapy (Neurological Rehabilitation)

This Job is based in Australia

Location: Sydney, NSW

Remuneration: Academic Level B $133K- $156K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week

Duration: Continuing

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 Schools research profile and impact.

Education Focussed

UNSWs 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 setting, 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.

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)

Benefits And Culture

• 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)

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.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time