Ref 2525/22 Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy – Neurological, School of Health Sciences

• Campbelltown Campus
• Remuneration Package: $100, 686 to $178,242 p.a.
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position

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About you and the role

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholar to take on a role in Physiotherapy at the level of Associate Lecturer, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer, and to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programs in this area. You will have expertise and experience in Neurological Physiotherapy and related areas, and the ability to teach into a range of physiotherapy and related areas.

In this position you will be expected to be involved in a range of academic activities including the coordination and teaching of subjects in the Physiotherapy program. You will be expected to conduct research and supervise, where appropriate, undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) research students in their area of expertise. You will work closely with research and teaching staff in the School of Health Sciences and will be encouraged to develop collaborations across the wider University. You will also be required to foster relevant relationships external to the University.

The position is based at the Campbelltown campus but multi-campus activities requiring travel between campuses may be required.

Benefits and perks

Remuneration Package:
Academic Level A: $100,686 to $121,646 p.a. (comprising Salary of $85,081 to $102,792 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Academic Level B: $127,812 to $150,817 p.a. (comprising Salary of $108,003 to $127,531 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Academic Level C: $155,383 to $178,242 p.a. (comprising Salary of $131,433 to $150,971 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Salary Packaging options and many other benefits.

For further information on this position, please read the attached Candidate Brief.

Position Enquiries: Professor Gregory Kolt, Dean, School of Health Sciences, email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: The Recruitment Team can be contacted 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Monday 30 May 2022.

To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency at the time of application.

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