Lecturer, Occupational Therapy / Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Swinburne University of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff discounts

17% super and salary packaging options

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking enthusiastic Occupational Therapy academics to join the School of Health Sciences' Master of Occupational Therapy program at Hawthorn. The role offers Lecturer or Senior Lecturer levels, full-time or part-time options, and a pathway to strategic growth with industry engagement.

Deliver contemporary teaching, coordinate units, supervise placements, and drive curriculum renewal while building partnerships with healthcare providers and researchers.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive occupational therapy practice and education.
• Experience in tertiary teaching and supervision of students and staff.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development, coordination and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building with healthcare providers, community organisations and industry partners.
• Evidence of research activity or a clear plan to develop a research profile.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and contemporary teaching within the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
• Convene and coordinate units across the curriculum.
• Source, supervise and assess student placements.
• Contribute to curriculum design, development and renewal to meet evolving professional standards.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers and industry stakeholders.
• Support students in developing practice-based competencies and professional capabilities.
• Undertake impactful research and scholarly activities.
• Supervise student research projects and contribute to HDR supervision.
• Collaborate across Health Sciences and the university on interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Teaching and curriculum design

Student supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research activities

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy or related discipline

AHPRA registered occupational therapist

Doctoral qualification or active doctoral studies

Job description

• Help Shape the Next Generation of Occupational Therapists
• Ongoing, full-time (1.0) and a part time (0.4) opportunities at our Hawthorn campus, with flexible appointment fractions considered for suitable candidates.
• Academic Level B-C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

Appointment available at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, dependent on qualifications, experience and demonstrated track record.

Are you passionate about advancing occupational therapy practice, education and research? Do you want to help prepare the next generation of Occupational Therapists while contributing to innovative research and meaningful community impact?

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy academics to join the School of Health Sciences' highly regarded Master of Occupational Therapy program.

Whether you are an emerging academic looking to build your teaching and research career or an experienced leader ready to drive strategic growth, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a program known for innovation, co-design and industry engagement.

About The Role

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, you will play an important role in delivering outstanding teaching, supporting student success and contributing to the growth and reputation of the Occupational Therapy program.

Working closely with the Discipline Lead, Course Director and academic colleagues, you will:

• Deliver engaging and contemporary teaching within the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
• Convene and coordinate units across the curriculum.
• Source, supervise and assess student placements.
• Contribute to curriculum design, development and renewal to meet evolving professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers, community organisations and industry stakeholders.
• Support students in developing practice-based competencies and professional capabilities.
• Undertake impactful research and scholarly activities.
• Supervise student research projects and contribute to Higher Degree Research supervision.
• Collaborate across Health Sciences and the broader university on interdisciplinary initiatives.

For Senior Lecturer Level Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in curriculum innovation and professional practice education.
• Lead strategic initiatives and contribute to the future direction of the Occupational Therapy discipline.
• Mentor and support academic colleagues.
• Drive research development, industry engagement and external collaborations.
• Contribute to accreditation activities, quality improvement and program growth.

Whether you are building your academic career or looking for your next leadership opportunity, this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to Occupational Therapy education, research and practice.

Available Positions

• Full-time, ongoing (1.0 FTE) x 1
• Part-time, ongoing (0.4 FTE) x 1

Appointment fractions may be negotiated with suitable candidates.

About You

We're seeking candidates who are passionate about inclusive and person-centred Occupational Therapy and who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to education, research and industry engagement.

For Lecturer Applicants

• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive and person-centred occupational therapy practice and education.
• Contemporary Occupational Therapy practice experience and strong knowledge of current professional and regulatory issues.
• Experience in tertiary teaching and/or the supervision, education or mentoring of students and staff.
• The ability to contribute to curriculum development, coordination and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with healthcare providers, community organisations and industry partners.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of research activity and/or scholarly publication, or a clear capacity and commitment to develop a research profile.
• Experience or potential to supervise student research projects and scholarly activities.
• Experience with contemporary teaching approaches, educational technologies, simulation and flexible learning methods.

For Senior Lecturer Applicants

• Leadership, innovation or influence within Occupational Therapy practice settings.
• Significant experience leading teaching, curriculum development and educational innovation.
• Demonstrated leadership and contribution to strategic initiatives, service development, accreditation, quality improvement or organisational change.
• Leadership in implementing evidence-informed learning and teaching approaches.
• Experience supervising Higher Degree Research candidates and research projects, or the capacity to develop this.
• A developing or established record of research impact, collaboration and research funding.
• Experience contributing to industry partnerships, knowledge translation initiatives and research development.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered occupational therapist
• A master's qualification in occupational therapy or related discipline and significant contemporary professional experience.

Additionally, applicants must hold a doctoral qualification, be undertaking doctoral studies, or demonstrate the capacity and commitment to undertake doctoral studies. Appointment at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level will be based on the applicant's overall qualifications, experience, leadership, and demonstrated impact in professional, academic and/or strategic contexts, rather than doctoral qualification alone.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Applications Close

Applications Close: Sunday 1 November 2026, 11pm

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.