"Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator"

Job Description:

• Shaping the next generation of occupational therapists
• UC Level 8, Salary Range $113,289 pa - $129,394 pa plus 17% Super (pro-rata)
• Part-time (0.9 FTE - 31.5 hrs/ week), Fixed Term Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

The UC Health Clinics is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator to lead student-led services for children and young people. This role focuses on a holistic approach to enhancing the occupational participation of school-aged children and young adults. It offers an exciting opportunity to combine client-focused care with student education, using an evidence-based framework that supports community needs.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, up to 0.9 FTE, with flexible working arrangements available. The role reports to the Clinical Convenor and forms part of the multidisciplinary clinical services team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver clinical education and support for occupational therapy students in the UC Health Clinics.
• Provide high-quality clinical education & supervision
• Work with the UC Health Clinic multidisciplinary team to develop interprofessional learning opportunities
• Coordinate student timetables and manage client caseloads to ensure continuity of care.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organisations to expand student-led services.
• Assessment for students on placement with a focus on services for school aged children and young adults (with a focus on neurodiversity)

About you:

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in clinical education and supervision
• Clear communication skills with strong stakeholder management
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines with diverse team dynamics
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and student development

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, please “apply” with your Resume; no additional documents are necessary at this stage. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Working rights:

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP:

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information:

please contact Allyson Flynn - Clinical Convenor - UC Health Clinics - Allyson.Flynn@canberra.edu.au - 02 6201 5843.

For recruitment and application questions:

please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025