Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Deakin; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 122,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Deakin University in Geelong seeks a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to curriculum development and help grow an emerging research profile within accredited OT programs. You’ll design engaging learning experiences, support student success, participate in academic service, and strengthen industry and community partnerships.

The role requires a PhD (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist with at least three years of

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least three years of professional occupational therapy practice with strong discipline knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to curriculum design.
• An emerging track record of research, publications or scholarly outputs.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, including understanding of First Nations perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across occupational therapy units.
• Design and develop curriculum, learning resources and assessments aligned to discipline standards.
• Build an emerging research profile through publications, projects and funding applications.
• Contribute to academic service, program delivery and industry and community engagement.
• Support student success, inclusion and integrity while contributing to a collaborative academic culture.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

First Nations perspective

Education

PhD or equivalent

AHPRA OT registration

Job description

• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus and flexible working arrangements
• Full-time and Continuing in the School of Health and Social Development
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered at this time.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health and Social Development.

About the role:

This Lecturer position plays a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development and building an emerging research profile within Deakin’s accredited occupational therapy programs. You’ll design engaging learning experiences, support student success, participate in academic service, and strengthen industry and community partnerships. Operating with growing independence, you will integrate teaching, research and engagement to advance the discipline and contribute to Deakin’s reputation for excellence.

As a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality, engaging teaching across occupational therapy units
• Design and develop curriculum, learning resources and assessments aligned to discipline standards
• Build an emerging research profile through publications, projects and funding applications
• Contribute to academic service, program delivery and industry and community engagement
• Support student success, inclusion and integrity while contributing to a collaborative academic culture

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD (or equivalent experience) and current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• At least three years of professional occupational therapy practice with strong discipline knowledge
• Demonstrated capability in delivering high‑quality teaching and contributing to curriculum design
• An emerging track record of research, publications or scholarly outputs
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, including understanding of First Nations perspectives

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kirk Reed - Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, School of Health & Social Dev on [e-mail]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD_Lecturer in Occupational Therapy_150926.pdf

Applications for this position close on 1 October 2026

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time