Associate Professor, Physiotherapy

Provide leadership in the development and delivery of Physiotherapy programs and courses. • Institute of Health and Wellbeing –Berwick or Gippsland Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • Academic Level D - $170,875 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 04/10/2026 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role As an integral member of our team, you will contribute and provide leadership to the development and delivery of Physiotherapy programs and courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. You will also be expected to contribute to the Institutes research program and administrative functions. You will: make significant contribution to develop, teach, coordinate and moderate courses; provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of student retention and success strategies; play a leadership role in the teaching, research and administrative functions of the Institute; and make an outstanding contribution to research activity within the Institute. About you You will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and an ability to relate well to a diverse range of students. You will have enthusiasm for teaching and learning that is accompanied by distinguished teaching record and research experience. You will also possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team as well as capability to supervise honours and research postgraduate students. All University positions must hold a valid Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 4 October 2026. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.

• As an integral member of our team, you will contribute and provide leadership to the development and delivery of Physiotherapy programs and courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. You will also be expected to contribute to the Institutes research program and administrative functions.
• make significant contribution to develop, teach, coordinate and moderate courses
• provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of student retention and success strategies
• play a leadership role in the teaching, research and administrative functions of the Institute
• make an outstanding contribution to research activity within the Institute.

• You will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and an ability to relate well to a diverse range of students.
• You will have enthusiasm for teaching and learning that is accompanied by distinguished teaching record and research experience.
• You will also possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team as well as capability to supervise honours and research postgraduate students.