Ms Sasha Job
BPhty, BExSc, GCHProfEdLecturer - Physiotherapy (Neurological)
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
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Sasha Job is a lecturer in neurological physiotherapy and PhD candidate at CQUniversity. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education. She has extensive clinical experience in disability, neurological, paediatric, cardiorespiratory, and community physiotherapy. Sasha also has tertiary-level teaching experience and received an Australian Awards for University Teaching citation for outstanding contributions to student learning.
Her PhD thesis, “Universal Beach Accessibility Hub (U‐BEACH),” focuses on increasing physical activity and wellbeing for people with disability. Sasha’s innovative healthcare contributions have earned her several awards, including the Best Community Program Disability Service Award 2023 and the Community Champion Shaping Australia Award 2024. She serves on the Board of Directors for Accessible Beaches Australia and advisory group for the Queensland Disability Research Network.
Passionate about health, wellbeing, sustainability, and natural environments, Sasha is a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion: “Be the change.”
Awards
A selection of professional highlights are presented below:
- Winner The Community Champion Award in the Universities Australia Shaping Australia Awards (2024)
- Winner Best Community Program for Disability in the Australian Disability Service Awards (2023)
- Best Conference Paper Award for the Disability Stream at the APA Ignite 2023 Conference
- APA PRF Pitchfest Competition – People’s Choice Award (2023)
- Nomination for Citizen of the Year in Bundaberg’s Australia Day Awards (2023, 2024)
- CQUniversity Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence – Excel Award (2022)
- Research Higher Degree Great Debate Winner (2022)
- 3MT Competition – CQUniversity People’s Choice Winner (2022)
- 3MT Competition – CQUniversity Runner-Up (2022)
- Visualise your These Competition – CQUniversity People’s Choice Winner (2022)
- Student Voice Commendation (2016-2021)
- Australian Awards for University Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2021)
- Recognised as one of Bundaberg's Most Influential Women (2021)
- CQUniversity Vice Chancellor Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning and Teaching (2020)
- CQUniversity Vice Chancellor Award for Exemplary Teaching and Practice
Media Citations
U-BEACH micro-credential launch
Research Australia feature article
U-Beach fun awaits for Bundy kids
A wave of new design innovations is finally making the beach accessible for everyone (USA press)
Bundaberg launches its first accessible beach for people with disability
Disability beach access improvement welcomed in regional Queensland, but still a long way to go
CQUniversity Corporate Podcast - How to Change a Life: Transforming Beaches with Sasha Job
Bundaberg's Women of Influence
Disability Beach Access Improvement in Regional Queensland
Council Budget to Deliver Beach Disability Access
Improved Beach Access Imperative
U-BEACH Study Focuses on Accessibility for All Abilities
Accessible Beach Caters for Disability
Professional Memberships
Australian Physiotherapy Association
CQU - Appleton Institute
Key Achievements
PhD Candidate
Developed world-first micro-credential on beach accessibilty
Winner Best Community Program for Disability in the Australian Disability Service Awards
Winner Community Champion in Shaping Australia Awards
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
Australian Award for University Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contribution
Citizen of the Year Nominee + Recognition as one of Bundaberg’s Most Influential Women
Consultancy Work
Director - Accessible Beaches Australia (2022 - current)
Disability Physiotherapy Level 1 Presenter/Tutor - Australian Physiotherapy Association (2023 - current)
Queensland Disability Research Network Advisor (2025 - current)
Patient and health professional perspectives on the benefits, barriers and facilitators of beach access for individuals with mobility limitations
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: PRF 2021 Seeding Grants
Total Funding: $10,000.00
Allied health and rehabilitation science - Allied health and rehabilitation science not elsewhere classified
Public health - Health equity
Public health - Preventative health care