Lecturer, Occupational Therapist

The University of Western Australia; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 123.000 - 145.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Western Australia is seeking an experienced occupational therapy supervisor to develop and facilitate rural and remote placement opportunities for allied health students. You will provide clinical supervision, support and assessment for placements across multiple towns in Western Australia.

Ideal candidates will hold an occupational therapy degree, be registered with AHPRA, and demonstrate a strong commitment to interprofessional practice, community health, and education.

Formación

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional registration with AHPRA enabling clinical practice in Australia.
• Experience in supervising and managing a general client caseload; ability to translate theory into program development and evaluation.
• Commitment to client-centred, culturally appropriate healthcare and interprofessional practice in rural and remote communities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff and students at all levels.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and facilitate placement opportunities for occupational therapy and other allied health students.
• Provide supervision, support and assessment to students on rural and remote placements (Geraldton, Mullewa, Mt Magnet, Carnarvon).
• Collaborate with health service providers and university partners; contribute to teaching, program evaluation and research.

Conocimientos

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Descripción del empleo

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• 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.

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

• 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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