Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia

Job No: APTAV102103#094

- Exceptional teaching focused opportunity to prepare, guide and support Physio students integrate theory into professional practice
- Work alongside motivated colleagues within a highly recognised, innovative national school
- ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
- Part time 17.5 hours/week, continuing opportunity working at Brisbane campus

About the role:

Operating within Physiotherapy (Brisbane), the Associate Lecturer Physiotherapy (Work Integrated Learning) is a teaching focused Academic Level A position that supports professional practice in Physiotherapy and contributes to high quality learning experiences for ACU students undertaking professional placements. Focused on preparing, guiding and assisting students as they integrate theory with practice in diverse Allied Health service settings the Associate Lecturer will strengthen the professional practice program by providing teaching, coordination and support that enhances Physiotherapist student readiness for practice and promotes successful placement outcomes. The role works closely with professional practice and faculty staff, university stakeholders, placement agencies and students to ensure learning goals align with qualified standards and accreditation requirements. The Associate Lecturer plays a vital part in shaping emerging Physiotherapists by ensuring they receive quality, sustainable practice learning experiences through teaching, mentoring and partnership building and contributes to the development of a skilled, reflective and culturally responsive workforce.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to James Morrison, Team Leader - National School of Allied Health at: [email protected]

What we offer:

- The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.




- Total remuneration valued to $97,571 - $131,935 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $82,449 - $111,487 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

- Resume.
- Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
- Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 21-SEP-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles,



applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Learn more about Athena Swan

Exceptional part time teaching opportunity to prepare, guide and support ACU Physiotherapy students to integrate theory into professional practice working at Brisbane campus.

📌 Associate Lecturer Physiotherapy (Work Integrated Learning) (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Queensland