Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Coordinator

Job no: 585432

Work type: Full-time

Location: Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Health

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.

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.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Brad Aisbett, Head of School on brad.aisbett@deakin.edu.au or Associate Professor Kirsten Howlett, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning, on kirsten.howlett@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

[Download File] PD - Lecturer - Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Coordinator.pdf

[Download File] PD - Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Coordinator.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 19th July.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 18 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time