Placement and Education Advisor - Occupational Therapy

Placement and Education Advisor - Occupational Therapy

$107,151 - $120,060 p.a. (Pro-rata) (HEW 7)

Part time (0.66 FTE), Fixed term (7 months), South West based

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

PLACEMENT AND EDUCATION ADVISOR

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH

SOUTH WEST

$107,151 - $120,060 p.a. (HEW 7)

PART TIME (0.66 FTE), FIXED TERM (7 MONTHS)

Edith Cowan University

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The University Department of Rural Health South West

The University Department of Rural Health South West is an academic centre based in the South West of Western Australia which focuses on health education, research and workforce strategies to support the recruitment and retention of health professionals in the region.

About the Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an Occupational Therapist and work in a multidisciplinary team, contributes to the delivery of interdisciplinary educational sessions, and supervises students in an innovative student-led clinic for older adults in the Shire of Manjimup.

The BASIS clinic (Balance, Ability, Strength, Independence, Support) offers home assessments and exercise programs to improve the lives of older adults and includes individual and group programs. Currently the program runs in Northcliffe and Pemberton, providing students with relevant experiences, including interprofessional opportunities and tailoring student education to meet the identified needs of rural and remote communities.

You will also be providing services to the community when students are not available to ensure continuity of service.

This position is supported by ECU policies and managed by UDRH South West. Supervisor education and support is provided and ongoing.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be

• Tertiary qualified as an occupational therapist
• Hold membership with AHPRA
• Reside in the South West region
• Have knowledge and ability in community care
• Have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate problem solving skills
• Hold knowledge and experience in facilitating placement opportunities for health discipline students including occupational therapy students.

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Ariane Aldus, Clinical Lecturer on (08) 6034 3034 or a.aldus@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.