Lecturer Occupational Therapist

The University of Western Australia; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Incremental progression

Course discounts

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance

Job summary

The University of Western Australia’s Western Australian Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton invites an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team delivering rural education for students and clinicians. You will design and supervise interprofessional placement experiences across Geraldton, Mullewa, Mt Magnet and Carnarvon, while continuing your clinical practice part-time.

The role emphasizes client-centred, culturally safe healthcare and collaboration with health services, communities and

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration enabling clinical practice in Australia.
• Experience in clinical supervision and managing a general client caseload.
• Commitment to client-centred and culturally appropriate healthcare, interprofessional practice, service learning and inclusive teaching in rural communities.
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate placement opportunities for occupational therapy and other allied health students.
• Provide clinical and professional supervision, support and assessment for placements in Geraldton, Mullewa, Mt Magnet and Carnarvon.
• Collaborate with health service providers, community groups and university partners, contributing to teaching, program evaluation, research and team activities.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Interprofessional teamwork

Client-centred care

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Support the next generation of occupational therapists through innovative rural and remote clinical education
• Work with communities, health services and university partners to strengthen learning across regional Western Australia.
• Flexible part-time to full-time appointment (0.6–1.0 FTE), allowing the successful candidate to continue clinical practice alongside the role.
• Base salary range: Level B, $122,876 – $145,404 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

About The Area

The Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), administered by The University of Western Australia, is part of a national network of university centres providing multidisciplinary rural health training. WACRH works with students, health professionals, communities and partners to strengthen rural and remote health knowledge and practice across Western Australia, with a particular commitment to Aboriginal and underserved communities.

About The Opportunity

• Develop and facilitate discipline-specific, interprofessional, project-based and evaluation-focused placement opportunities for occupational therapy and other allied health students.
• Provide clinical and professional supervision, support and assessment to students undertaking rural and remote placements with WACRH, including placements in Geraldton, Mullewa, Mt Magnet and Carnarvon.
• Collaborate with health service providers, community groups and university partners, and contribute to teaching, program evaluation, research and broader WACRH team activities.

About You

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or another higher professional qualification appropriate to the discipline.
• Professional registration with AHPRA that enables clinical practice in Australia, together with at least two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in clinical supervision and managing a general client caseload, with the ability to integrate theory into the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative allied health programs.
• A demonstrated commitment to client-centred and culturally appropriate healthcare, interprofessional practice, service learning, community development and inclusive teaching in rural and remote Australian communities.
• Effective organisational, time-management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and relate well to staff and students at all levels.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Lecturer, Occupational Therapist (524681).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kara Chapman at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 20 November 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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