Occupational Therapy Educator, Student Coordinator

St Vincent's Health Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Free parking

Discount programs

PD opportunities

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, in collaboration with Swinburne University, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join as an Educator and Student Coordinator. You will lead clinical education initiatives and coordinate OT student placements, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences within mental health services.

The role focuses on strengthening teaching, research and workforce development, coordinating placements, and partnering with universities to plan annual allocations and

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with clinical education experience.
• Experience coordinating student placements.
• Ability to liaise with university partners.
• Strong interest in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Allied Health clinical education.
• Coordinate OT student placements across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Mental Health.
• Liaise with university partners regarding annual placement planning and allocation.
• Identify placement locations and clinical supervisors.
• Coordinate the administrative requirements for student placements (PlaceRight).
• Collaborate with university course coordinators to support OT teaching programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and workforce capability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in Allied Health

Student placement coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Curriculum development

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Description

Excellent benefits including salary packaging.

Part time (12 hours per week), fixed term until 30 June 2028.

Fitzroy/ Multiple community locations.

Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists through clinical education.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne as an Occupational Therapy Educator, Student Coordinator. Established in collaboration with our university partner, this role is designed to strengthen learning, teaching, research and workforce development within Occupational Therapy. You will play a key role in coordinating student placements, fostering high-quality learning experiences, and supporting the growth of future Occupational Therapists. Working collaboratively with university partners and clinical teams, you will ensure student placement targets are achieved while providing diverse, engaging and high-quality clinical education opportunities.

• Provide leadership in Allied Health clinical education.
• Coordinate Occupational Therapy student placements across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Mental Health.
• Liaise with university partners regarding annual placement planning and allocation.
• Identify appropriate placement locations and clinical supervisors.
• Coordinate the administrative requirements associated with student placements, ensuring PlaceRight is maintained accurately.
• Collaborate with university course coordinators to support and enhance Occupational Therapy teaching programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development, teaching and workforce capability initiatives that strengthen Occupational Therapy education.

Classification: AJ15 Grade 5 OT Clinical Educator ($147,394 per annum pro rata)

The Occupational Therapy Educator (Student Coordinator) position has been established in collaboration with Swinburne University. The role aims to strengthen opportunities for learning, teaching, research and growth of student occupational therapists within clinical practice.

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent's Mental Health

Wellbeing Program St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) Mental Health Wellbeing Program includes an adult area mental health and wellbeing service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.

About Occupational Therapy at St Vincent’s

Occupational Therapists at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne work across a diverse range of healthcare settings, supporting people to maximise their independence and participate in the meaningful activities of everyday life. Our workforce is committed to delivering evidence-based, recovery orientated and trauma informed care while fostering excellence in education, research and professional development.

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, get in contact at [e-mail].

Closing Date

Closing Date: 27 September 2026 11:59pm