Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

• Academic career with paediatric physiotherapy focus
• Shape the future of physiotherapy education and improve rural and regional health outcomes.
• Support student success through workplace learning

The role

• Fixed term, part time (50% fraction - 2 years)
• Academic Level B - $56,920 to $67,482 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate paediatric physiotherapist to join our School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of the next generation of physiotherapists while advancing curriculum innovation, and community engagement. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting workplace learning, and fostering positive health outcomes for regional, rural and culturally diverse communities.

The successful candidates must have substantial experience in Paediatrics physiotherapy practice.

About you 

• A qualification relevant to physiotherapy, or equivalent accreditation and standing
• Current practising registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
• Sound knowledge of the discipline, including digital health and culturally safe health care, and experience in physiotherapy practice and research in rural and regional contexts
• Substantial experience in paediatric physiotherapy practice in an Australian context.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality student-centred learning and teaching 

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply 

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Disclosure Requirement 

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes. 

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Dr Cherie Zischke | Course Director and Lecturer in Physiotherapy | czischke@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6582 9465

Closing Date: 11pm, 15 October 2026