Job details

- Ongoing, Part Time (0.40FTE), Joondalup Campus
- Open to candidates with relevant working rights
- $87,004 - $96,681 pro rata (HEW 5)

Physiotherapist

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE

The School of Medical and Health Sciences is home to teaching and research in Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health, and Exercise and Sports Sciences, as well as in Public, Occupational and Environmental Health. Our world-class research is rapidly translated to provide solutions to some of the key health issues facing our community.

Established in 2003, the Exercise Medicine Research Institute sits within the School of Medical & Health Sciences and houses innovative, multidisciplinary and productive research and clinical teams in Exercise Science dedicated to investigating the extent to which exercise can be employed in chronic disease management, to materially improve patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, industry partners and government agencies, EMRI translates evidence into practice to drive meaningful improvements in patient care and community health outcomes.

About The Opportunity

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality physiotherapy services to clients of NeuroMoves, a specialised neurological exercise and rehabilitation clinic, operating at ECU Joondalup through a partnership between The Exercise Medicine Research Institute and Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the successful applicant will provide evidence-based assessment,



treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals living with neurological conditions, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex disabilities.

The position will contribute to the delivery of client-centred care, support collaborative clinical relationships with healthcare providers and assist in providing high-quality practicum experiences for students.

About You

The successful applicant will:

- Assess, develop, implement and review individualised physiotherapy treatment programs
- Deliver rehabilitation services for clients with neurological conditions, injury and post-surgical needs.
- Educate clients, families and carers to support ongoing health and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation, patient records and reporting requirements.
- Liaise effectively with general practitioners, allied health professionals and other healthcare stakeholders.
- Contribute to clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement activities.

Essential

Applicants should demonstrate:

- Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy.
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA
- Current Medicare registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
- Experience delivering physiotherapy services to individuals with illness, injury, disability or age-related conditions.
- Passionate about working with neurological populations
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting.

Desirable





- Experience working with neurological rehabilitation populations.
- Experience working within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environment
- Experience working within research-informed or university-based health services.

Benefits Of Working At ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Amanda Hall, EMRI Strategic Business Manager on or for more information.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 4th October 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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📌 Physiotherapist (City of Joondalup)
🏢 Edith Cowan University
📍 City of Joondalup