Occupational Therapy Lead - Clinical Education And Support

Department of Health, Tasmania; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 139,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania in the North West region seeks a Clinical Lead – Education and Support to strengthen the allied health workforce across Hospitals North West. You will coordinate pre-entry student placements, partner with universities and clinical supervisors, and foster positive learning experiences.

You will provide mentoring to new graduates, lead professional development, contribute to policies and evidence-based practice, and promote continuous learning across services within

Qualifications

• Experience delivering contemporary allied health services.
• Experience supervising students and early-career staff.
• Strong understanding of clinical supervision and competency assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead projects and manage priorities.
• Collaborative leadership and sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-entry student placements and strengthen placement capacity.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to new graduates.
• Lead education and workforce development initiatives.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and evidence-based standards.
• Collaborate with universities and allied health teams.

Skills

Allied health services

Student supervision

Clinical supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Occupational Therapy Lead - Clinical Education and Support (526834)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 December, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4

$131,122 to $138,984 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North West

Location:

North West Regional Hospital

Support the growth of future occupational therapists by coordinating student placements, fostering positive learning experiences, and helping new graduates thrive as they begin their careers.

The Team

Occupational Therapy Services at Hospitals North West provide high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy to inpatients, outpatients and community clients across the North West region of Tasmania.

The team works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, supporting consumers across medical, surgical, rehabilitation and orthopaedic services, as well as paediatrics and community-based programs. As part of the Department of Health, the service is committed to delivering safe, inclusive and evidence-based care to improve outcomes for individuals, families and the broader Tasmanian community.

The Role

As the Clinical Lead – Education and Support, you will play a key role in building and supporting a strong allied health workforce across Hospitals North West. Working as part of the allied health leadership team, you will lead education and workforce development initiatives that support student placements and help new graduate allied health professionals successfully transition into practice.You will coordinate and oversee pre-entry student placement programs, working closely with universities, clinical supervisors and allied health teams to create positive learning experiences and strengthen placement capacity across services.

The role also provides clinical leadership, mentoring and support to new graduate allied health professionals, helping them develop professional skills and competencies while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical services. You will lead professional development activities, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and evidence-based practice standards.Working collaboratively with allied health leaders, universities and other education-focused clinicians, you will help foster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth and workforce sustainability.

You will need

• Demonstrated experience delivering contemporary allied health services across a range of practice settings.
• Experience supporting, supervising and developing students and early-career allied health professionals.
• Strong understanding of clinical supervision, professional capability frameworks, competency assessment and contemporary learning approaches.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with universities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and contribute to quality improvement and workforce development initiatives.
• A collaborative leadership style, sound professional judgement and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$131,222 to $138,98 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate, pending approval.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self‑regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Five or more years post‑graduate experience as an allied health professional including experience in supervising and supporting pre‑entry students and new graduate allied health professionals.
• Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in education and or clinical teaching and learning.
• Current Driver’s license.

Applicants should note, the position features:

• Some intrastate travel may be required.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‑employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Agency:

Department of Health

Award:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4

$131,122 to $138,984 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part‑time

Region:

North West

Location:

North West Regional Hospital

Support the growth of future occupational therapists by coordinating student placements, fostering positive learning experiences, and helping new graduates thrive as they begin their careers.

Agency:

Department of Health

Award:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4

$131,122 to $138,984 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part‑time

Region:

North West

Location:

North West Regional Hospital

Support the growth of future occupational therapists by coordinating student placements, fostering positive learning experiences, and helping new graduates thrive as they begin their careers.