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Clinical Educator - Physiotherapy

Posted on Jan. 6, 2026

  • Perth, Australia
  • 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Clinical Educator - Physiotherapy job opportunity

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  • $119,125 - $126,950 (G08) pro-rata, plus 17% Superannuation
  • Continuing, part-time (0.9FTE) flexibility in FTE for the right candidate!
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Reference Number: 1397971

About the Role:
Curtin School of Allied Health is excited to announce a continuing part-time opportunity for a Clinics Educator in Physiotherapy.


Based at our Curtin Clinic located at Curtin’s Bentley campus, the successful candidate will play an essential part in shaping the educational journey of undergraduate, graduate entry, and postgraduate students. Collaborating closely with academic staff and fellow clinical educators, you will be instrumental in enhancing students’ clinical knowledge and skills, ensuring they are well-equipped for professional success.


This role involves not only providing valuable insights into clinical skills, procedures, and professional development but also liaising with industry and community partners to enrich clinical education experiences.


In this role, you will be responsible for the management and administration of the Physiotherapy Student Clinic within the Curtin Health and Wellness Centre (Bentley Campus), as well as the supervision and assessment of physiotherapy students undertaking clinical placements within the Student Clinic.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Supervise individual students and group work in clinical environments, monitor their development and review student documentation related to clinical practice.
  • Use evidence-based practice as a framework for clinical supervision and feedback of clinical skill development.
  • Conduct practical or skill development sessions with student/s.
  • Facilitate feedback to and from students and clinical partners regarding development of work integrated learning and convey to clinical team.
  • Assist in the review and ongoing development of the clinical curriculum and innovative clinical education models (including Simulation) for the undergraduate and graduate entry programs, in conjunction with academic staff.
  • Foster the School’s relationship with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
  • Manage a range of administrative functions in relation to clinical education including liaising with University based clinical coordinators regarding student placement and assessments.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
  • A degree in Physiotherapy, and have current, or be eligible for, registration with the relevant professional association, and at least four years clinical experience in a relevant clinical area.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical skills in one or more areas of physiotherapy practice (must include musculoskeletal therapy).
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice.
  • Demonstrate high level inter-personal, oral and written communication skills as an effective educator.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop and implement innovative methods of instruction for students and supervisors in skills, knowledge and behaviours of relevance to the profession.
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the discipline at an interprofessional, School, University and wider community level.
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks, multi-task and manage time effectively.
Role Requirements:
  • As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
  • Availability during clinic hours (7.5 hours per day; typically between 8am and 4/4:30pm, including a 30-60 minute lunch break), with the need to work flexibly to meet the service and educational needs of the clinic.
  • Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
  • This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
  • Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.
  • Flexible FTE (0. 7 - 0.8FTE) considered for the right candidate.
About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
  • Up to date Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria - no more than two pages
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday 18th of January 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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