"Lecturer in Occupational Therapy – Clinical Education"

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the next generation of occupational therapists by educating and supporting students as they build their clinical skills and undertake professional placements. As Lecturer in Occupational Therapy – Clinical Education, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to delivering a high-quality, sustainable placement program while helping to create new and innovative opportunities for students to gain authentic, real-world experience.

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines to explore inter-professional learning opportunities and engage with occupational therapists in the public, private, and community sectors. With strong ties to the local Sunshine Coast community and beyond, this role provides the chance to make a meaningful impact on both student learning and the profession. Based at UniSC’s Sunshine Coast campus, the position may also involve travel to support diverse placement activities.

About you:

As an experienced and passionate educator, you bring energy and insight to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment where students are empowered to succeed. Drawing on your established subject expertise, strong communication skills, and collaborative approach, you deliver meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity and foster confidence. Committed to student success, you continually refine your teaching practice, embrace innovative pedagogies, and actively contribute to a positive, supportive, and high-performing academic community.

You will possess:

• Completion or near completion of a PhD qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing or a minimum of ten years clinical experience as an accredited profession in the field of study;
• Effectiveness as a teacher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• Research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field;
• Evidence of leadership of quality clinical education of undergraduate students in various forms: including simulated, telehealth, external and internal placements;
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies, community groups and/or in professional practice and evidence of leading development of new partnerships;
• Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students and evidence of leading staff; and
• Evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

Desirable

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