Turn your Clinical Expertise into Lasting Impact
- Continuing, Full-Time Preferred (Part-Time Negotiable)
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
- CQUniversity Rockhampton^ (Relocation support available)
- Total Remuneration $138,968 to $161,953 pa* (including salary of $117,430 to $136,853 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity
Whether you're an experienced academic or a senior clinician looking to transition into higher education, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of physiotherapists while continuing to grow through teaching, research and industry engagement.
At CQUniversity, you'll join a collaborative and supportive academic community with genuine opportunities for professional development, research, and academic progression. We value innovation, strong industry partnerships and the practical expertise that experienced clinicians bring to higher education.
If you're an experienced clinician with a passion for teaching and mentoring, we'll support your transition into a rewarding academic career.
About The Role
Join our growing physiotherapy. discipline within CQUniversity's College of Health Sciences and help deliver outstanding teaching, clinical education and research in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy. You'll teach profession-specific units, supervise students across classroom and clinical settings, contribute to curriculum development, collaborate with healthcare partners, and inspire the next generation of physiotherapists.
You'll also contribute to impactful research, strengthen industry and community partnerships, and help shape the future direction of CQUniversity's physiotherapy program.
Why make the move?
Relocate to the Rockhampton Region and enjoy a thriving local culture, with over 300 days of sunshine each year, a more affordable lifestyle, easy access to the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters offer the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation. Best of all, our generous relocation assistance makes your move smooth, stress-free, and almost cost-free.
At CQUniversity you'll have the opportunity to:
- Teach across just two teaching terms, providing dedicated time for research, scholarship and professional development
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including opportunities to work from home where operationally appropriate
- Maintain strong clinical connections through collaborative partnerships with hospitals, health services and industry
- Shape the next generation of physiotherapists
- Grow your research profile and academic career
- Join a collaborative and supportive physiotherapy team
- Enjoy genuine work-life balance in regional Queensland
Be Rewarded
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)*
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave*
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave*
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
We particularly encourage applications from experienced physiotherapists working in acute care, ICU, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, community health or clinical education who are ready to bring their expertise into higher education.
Position Requirements
- Registered, or eligible to be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia / AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, supervising, mentoring or developing undergraduate students, graduates or health professionals.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in research, quality improvement or evidence-based practice with the capacity to contribute to the School’s research activities.
- A teaching qualification, or a willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
- Minimum five years’ clinical experience in a hospital and/or community-based health service in a relevant discipline area of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy (Desirable).
Position Description
For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).
The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.
The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 13 August 2026
Job Requisition ID: 7345
When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.
^A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Rockhampton region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application.
*Pro-rata for part-time employees
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
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