"Lecturer (Occupational Therapy)"

Campus Location: Ballarat, Australia

Job No: APTAV102103#081

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 
• Undertake community engagement and work with local communities to support student learning experiences
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Teaching and research or Teaching focused academic career pathway
• Full time (part time considered), continuing role at our Ballarat campus

About the role:

Working within an established local and national academic team, the Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (Ballarat) will make significant contributions to the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Australian Catholic University. Substantial work has been undertaken over the last 10 years in an effort to decolonise the curriculum, and Cultural supports are available within the school, faculty and university for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. ACU has a strong focus on community engagement and working with local communities. The Lecturer in Occupational Therapy will work closely with the campus Course Coordinator, the Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline and other staff as required ensuring the Occupational Therapy course implementation is well managed.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Loretta Sheppard, Head of Occupational Therapy - National School of Allied Health at: loretta.sheppard@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 09-MAR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time