"Clinical Supervisor (Osteopathy)"

Clinical Supervisor (Osteopathy)

Melbourne, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17199

Job Category Life & Wellbeing

Posting Date 02/17/2026, 03:47 AM

Locations City Tower

Apply Before 03/03/2026, 01:00 PM

Degree Level Master's Degree

Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team:

Work closely with the professional and technical staff, academic and teaching staff within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.

About the Role:

The successful candidate/s will be required to perform duties and will have responsibilities associated with the clinical education and supervision of students, as well as daily business operations within the VU Osteopathy Clinic at our new City Tower Campus. The successful candidate will be a dynamic clinician and educator who is capable of providing students with feedback and direction to contribute to their professional and personal growth.

The clinic operating hours are 8am to 8pm Mon-Fri, some evening work is required.

Position Key Duties

Clinical Supervision and/or Education

Undertake clinical supervision shifts within the VU osteopathy clinic and/or external outreach clinics

Provide leadership and general direction to sessional clinical supervisors supervising in the VU osteopathy clinic

Assessing student competency within the clinical setting including development of professional behaviours and procedural skills

Clinical Operations

Contribute to daily operations of the clinic 

Assisting with operational procedures and protocols

Undertaken administration of internal and external placements and agreements 

Salary: HEP6 $91,796 - $99,361 (pro rata) +17% superannuation

Employment Type: Part-time continuing role(2 days per week)

Hours: 14.7 (0.4 FTE) hours per week, 

Location:City Tower Campus

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Clinical Supervisor Osteopathy

About You:

Are you a qualified osteopath with a passion for osteopathic education who thrives in a busy and demanding clinical environment? If you excel in teaching and assessing, have great communication skills and are committed to student success, consider joining our innovative and collaborative osteopathy team. 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted:

A cover letterYour curriculum vitae/resumeYour responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position descriptionEvidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Nicholas Tripodi, Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy by email at nicholas.tripodi@vu.edu.au or phone (9919 1603).

Applications will close Wednesday the 4th of March 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.