Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapy

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

On-campus gym and facilities

Professional development offerings

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

Job summary

University of Canberra is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator for a 24-month fixed-term role at 0.7 FTE (24.5 hours per week) in Canberra, ACT.

You will develop, implement and oversee student-led OT services aligned with learning outcomes, research opportunities and community needs, while supervising placements and ensuring privacy and data quality.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or educating students and/or early-career clinicians.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality client care and positive student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical education and supervision to occupational therapy students on placements.
• Coordinate student placements, clinic timetabling and management of client caseloads.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Lead, Clinical Placement Coordinator, and academic staff to align learning with curriculum outcomes.
• Support development and delivery of innovative student-led occupational therapy services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for service delivery and student learning.
• Maintain continuity of client care during periods when students are unavailable.
• Facilitate placement opportunities for students from external universities when appropriate.
• Work closely with the Clinical Convenor and Practice Manager to oversee clinical records, patient databases, and research data, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

AHPRA registration

OT clinical experience

Student supervision

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Client care focus

Job description

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.

About the opportunity:

The UC Health Clinics is seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator. Reporting to the UC Health Clinics Clinical Convenor, the Clinical Educator will develop, implement, and oversee student-led occupational therapy services aligned with academic learning outcomes, research opportunities, and community needs.

This is a fixed term position for 24 months, at 0.7 FTE (24.5 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical education and supervision to occupational therapy students undertaking placements within the UC Health Clinics.
• Coordinate student placement activities, including clinic timetabling and management of client caseloads.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Lead, Clinical Placement Coordinator, and academic staff to enhance student learning experiences and ensure strong alignment with curriculum outcomes.
• Support the development and delivery of innovative student-led occupational therapy services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for service delivery and student learning.
• Maintain continuity of client care through provision of follow-up treatment and clinical services during periods when students are unavailable.
• Facilitate placement opportunities for students from external universities when appropriate.
• Work closely with the Clinical Convenor and Practice Manager to oversee clinical records, patient databases, and research data, ensuring compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
  

About you:

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or educating students and/or early-career clinicians.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice and contemporary occupational therapy service delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across academic, clinical, and community settings.
• Commitment to high-quality client care and positive student learning outcomes.
  

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC” site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
  

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 job specific information:

please contact Allyson Flynn - Clinical Convenor - UC Health Clinics - [e-mail] - 02 6201 5843 .

For recruitment and application questions:

please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [e-mail]. We recognise people communicate and process information differently, and we support multiple ways to participate in the recruitment evaluation. For reasonable adjustment, please reach out to the UCTalent team.