"Lecturer, Occupational Therapy (Education Specialist) - Department of Allied Health"

• Join the Occupational Therapy team within the Department of Allied Health
• Ongoing, Fulltime position at our Hawthorn campus
• Attractive salary depending on qualifications and benefits with flexible working options

About the Job

As a Lecturer (Education Specialist) - Occupational Therapy, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, inclusive educational experiences for our Occupational Therapy students. You will lead and champion educational initiatives in collaboration with the Education Specialist community across the University.

In this role, you will coordinate units, prepare and deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, workshops and blended learning activities, and assess and support students., both on campus and online.

You will also engage with relevant industries, communities, and professional bodies to ensure the course remains contemporary and industry-aligned, preparing students effectively for fieldwork placements and their future careers. In addition, you will provide academic guidance to students and contribute broadly to the academic and research acumen of the Occupational Therapy program, the Department, the School, and the University. Support to undertake additional qualifications relevant to the role may be provided.

Please note that this role will commence in April 2026.

About you

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, associated administrative duties, unit and/or course coordination and curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels as relevant to Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice education practices within the relevant discipline, using a range of pedagogical approaches, including blended and online formats, work-integrated learning and the use of educational technology, including immersive digital technology
• Demonstrated experience in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and designing inclusive and equitable learning environments
• High level of oral and written communication skills in dealing with students, university staff and contacts in the outside business environment
• Commitment to undertake educationally focussed research relevant to the role

Qualifications

• Masters in relevant field is essential.
• A completed PhD is desirable. PhD enrolment, or equivalent professional experience in Occupational Therapy will be highly considered
• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the KPI’s and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 1st March 2026, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Click here for position description Opens in new window