Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy Student Clinical Educators - Grade 3

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive program

Flexible work options

Inclusive workplace

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking Grade 3 Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy Student Clinical Educators to support undergraduate placements across multiple campuses. These roles focus on day-to-day coordination, supervision, and facilitating positive student learning experiences in busy clinical settings, in partnership with La Trobe University.

You will provide orientation, tutorials and assessment support, mentor supervisors, and contribute to professional development while advancing your own

Qualifications

• Experience and good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in the public health setting.
• Proven ability to provide high quality supervision and teaching and training to Occupational Therapy students.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and frameworks.
• Well-developed ‘people’ skills and an ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise OT and Hand Therapy students on placements.
• Provide orientation, tutorials, and check-ins for students.
• Support assessment processes aligned with La Trobe University requirements.
• Mentor supervisors and contribute to professional development.
• Collaborate with La Trobe University clinical staff.

Skills

OT

Supervision

Teaching

Adult learning

Job description

Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy Student Clinical Educators - Grade 3

Reference Number:54447:Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy Student Clinical Educators - Grade 3Employment Type:MultiLocation:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist/s to join the Northern Health team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

These exciting clinical education roles support the delivery of high-quality undergraduate Occupational Therapy placements across Northern Health in partnership with La Trobe University.

Working with the Grade 4 Occupational Therapy Student Clinical Education Lead and Occupational Therapy clinician supervisors, this position focuses on the day-to-day coordination, support and supervision of students undertaking face-to-face placements. You will play a key role in shaping positive student learning experiences while strengthening supervision capability across the service.

The role requires sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy service delivery and the ability to facilitate meaningful student engagement within busy clinical environments. You will provide practical support to students and supervisors throughout placements, including orientation, tutorials, structured check-ins and assistance with assessment processes aligned with La Trobe University requirements and the SPEF assessment tool.

This role is responsible for delivering direct and indirect supervision support; mentoring supervisors; contributing to professional development activities; provision of an evidence based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health patients; participating in placement evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining strong partnerships with La Trobe University clinical academic staff.

Join Northern Health and help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists while continuing to grow your own leadership and supervision capability within a supportive and innovative health service.

1 full time 1.0 ET, fixed term behind maternity leave (commencing 14th Dec 2026) - with monthly Accrued Day Off.

1 part time 0.5EFT, fixed term 2 years - commencing January 2027

Part time/job share may be considered.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in the public health setting
• Proven ability to provide high quality supervision and teaching and training to Occupational Therapy students
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and frameworks.
• Well-developed ‘people’ skills and an ability to work as part of a team

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.