"Lecturer in Allied Health Assistance (Clinical Education)"

The School of Health (SOH)

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Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

The Lecturer in Allied Health Assistance (Clinical Education) is a dedicated, professional role responsible for coordinating, developing, and quality-assuring clinical education and placement experiences within the AHA program. This role ensures students receive safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning experiences that meet industry standards and support workforce development.

You will work collaboratively with academic and professional staff, engage with allied health providers across the region, and support the growth and quality of the AHA clinical education program.

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You will:

• coordinate and quality-assure clinical education and placement experiences for the Diploma of Allied Health Assistance;
• support student readiness, placement success, and professional practice development; and
• build and maintain industry partnerships across the UniSC catchment (including Gympie, Caboolture, Moreton Bay) and support program growth.

About you:

You are an experienced allied health professional and educator with strong clinical education and placement experience. You demonstrate a commitment to student success and workforce relevance, and you are skilled in building partnerships with industry and community stakeholders.

You will possess:

• A degree in an allied health profession (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, nutrition and dietetics);
• Completion or near-completion of a PhD qualification in a relevant field;
• Evidence of effective teaching and student support in clinical or practice-based contexts;
• An established research track record, including refereed publications, participation in research teams, and co-supervision of honours and HDR students;
• Membership and strong connections with relevant professional bodies, community groups, and/or professional practice;
• Strong personal qualities and a collegial approach that support a positive academic environment and high standards for staff and students; and
• Evidence of ongoing academic development and a commitment to improving teaching practice.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University.

Position Description: Lecturer in Allied Health (Clinical Education)

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 8 March 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Pamela Meredith

Discipline Lead, Occupational Therapy – School of Health

Telephone: 07 5456 3875

Email: pmeredith@usc.edu.au