Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory)

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation 

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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 Lecturer will help shape and deliver the new Master of Physiotherapy program at Deakin through teaching within the Discipline of Physiotherapy in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, and through curriculum development within the sub-disciplinary area of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. The role also undertakes research and contributes to academic administration. Operating with increasing independence, the role integrates teaching, research and engagement to support student outcomes and scholarly contribution aligned to University priorities.

• Design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences 
• Develop curriculum, learning materials and assessment aligned to discipline standards
• Continuously improve teaching practice through reflection, feedback and innovation
• Undertake independent research and contribute to publications and scholarly outputs
• Contribute to academic teams and collaborative initiatives

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training within the sub discipline of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Clinical expertise in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to deliver teaching and learning and contribute to curriculum development within the subdiscipline of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Experiences in development and delivery of physiotherapy units and courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• Emerging track record of research or scholarly outputs

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 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:  PD - Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory).pdf

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: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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