Associate Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full‑time, ongoing Academic Level A position.
• Based at Campbelltown campus with flexible working options.
• Salary: $95,248 – $115,074 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. 

Contribute to innovative Occupational Therapy education and emerging research at Western.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Associate Lecturer to join our Occupational Therapy team within the School of Health Sciences. They will have responsibilities across undergraduate teaching, research and service. You will bring expertise in one or more of the relevant areas of occupational therapy practice as listed below:

• Disability across the lifespan
• Mental health
• Rehabilitation and aged care

 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, evidence-based, high-quality teaching to undergraduate students
• Contribute to the curriculum and subject coordination
• Undertake and contribute to research and publications in high quality journals
• Develop internal and external relationships to serve the university and community
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement is required for this role.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching using contemporary and evidence‑based pedagogies.
• Contribute to curriculum design, review, and improvement across Occupational Therapy programs.
• Develop a research trajectory that leads to outputs, partnerships, and future funding.
• Engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Participate actively in School, Faculty and University initiatives.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A PhD in a field relevant to Occupational Therapy, or be working toward completion of a PhD, along with recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications and AHPRA registration.
• Ability to contribute to teaching in areas relevant to occupational therapy such as disability, mental health, aged care, and/or rehabilitation
• Teaching experience in tertiary and/or practice settings
• A developing research profile with potential to supervise honours and HDR students
• Strong communications skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Head of Discipline, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry Kristy Coxon kristycoxon@westernsydney.edu.au Please include the job reference code REF1015R. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 20 March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact accessibility@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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