Lecturer (Occupational Therapy)

Australian Catholic University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 168,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Generous leave provisions

Part-time 21 hours/week

Job summary

Australian Catholic University in Melbourne invites applications for a Lecturer (Occupational Therapy). Operating within Occupational Therapy (Melbourne), the role contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course, with emphasis on teaching, curriculum development and quality research.

Supported by an established academic team, the appointee will consult with the Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline and

Qualifications

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course.
• Excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development with quality research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the OT program.
• Support students to achieve academic goals and advance program standing.
• Collaborate with Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline and Course Coordinators.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Collaboration

Job description

Australian Catholic University – Melbourne VIC

Make significant contributions to development, implementation and evaluation of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course

Work alongside motivated colleagues within a highly recognised, innovative national school

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Part time 21 hours/week, continuing opportunity working at Melbourne campus

About the role:

Operating within Occupational Therapy (Melbourne), the Lecturer (Occupational Therapy) makes significant contributions to the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course at ACU by contributing to excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development and undertaking quality research. Supported by an established local and national academic team, the position will consult with the Deputy Head of School, Head of Discipline and Course Coordinators and other university staff as required to ensure implementation of courses, support students to achieve their academic goals and advance the standing of the Occupational Therapy program nationally.

Experience in mental health settings and/or professional practice interest and experience is highly desirable.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Tammy Boatman, Deputy Head of School Allied Health (VIC) - National School of Allied Health at: *************@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Applications close: 25-OCT-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position Description:

10606738 Lecturer (Occupational Therapy) 15 September 2026.pdf