Lecturer, Occupational Therapist

UWA; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12‑mo

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfull

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia’s Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) invites applications for a Lecturer, Occupational Therapist. The role supports rural clinical education and strengthens learning across regional Western Australia, with placements across Geraldton and other communities.

You will develop interprofessional, project-based opportunities, supervise students, and contribute to teaching, evaluation and research while maintaining clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA in Australia.
• Minimum two years post-registration experience.
• Experience supervising students and applying theory to practice.
• Commitment to client-centred and culturally appropriate care in rural settings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate placement opportunities for OT and allied health students.
• Provide supervision, support and assessment for rural placements (Geraldton, Mullewa, Mt Magnet, Carnarvon).
• Collaborate with health services, communities and university partners for teaching, evaluation, research and program activities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Two years post-registration

Clinical supervision

Client-centred care

Interprofessional practice

Community engagement

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

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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.