Clinical Educator, Physiotherapy

Delivering sector-leading clinical education, supervision and assessment for undergraduate students at the JCU Interprofessional Clinic

• Make a significant contribution to the success of our future Physiotherapists
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave ~ 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
• Based in Townsville where you can have a career and a tropical lifestyle

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Educator to join the Discipline of Physiotherapy and the JCU Interprofessional Clinic, based at the Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment to December 2026. Remuneration is at Academic Level B: $103,238 - $121,815 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation. 

WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE IN THE ROLE

In conjunction with existing Clinicians, you will be responsible for the clinical education, supervision and assessment of undergraduate physiotherapy students at the JCU Interprofessional Clinic. You will be committed to the delivery of contemporary teaching, practical classes, workshops and assessments as well as the delivery of high-quality clinical management for clients with a range of adult and paediatric, neurological and rehabilitative conditions.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

As a qualified Physiotherapist with current AHPRA registration, you will be committed to delivering high quality clinical management for clients with a range of neurological or pediatric physiotherapy conditions. Utilising your experience in physiotherapy clinical practice, you will foster links within the University and the wider community to facilitate high-quality collaborative teaching and research.

WHY JCU? 

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• Great work/life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to fitness facilities for yourself and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development support
• Staff study assistance
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, post office, hairdresser, childcare, gym and cafes.
• Relocation assistance may be negotiated with the preferred candidate.

HOW TO APPLY 

If you are an established professional looking to make a difference, please click on apply now and you will be redirected to the Careers at JCU website for further information and submit your application online today.

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