OT Clinical Educator: Elevate Student-Led Care (Flexible)

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On campus gym facilities

Professional Development offerings

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate private health plan (Bupa)

Job summary

University of Canberra is recruiting a Clinical Educator for Occupational Therapy to lead student placements in the UC Health Clinics. The role involves supervising student clinicians, coordinating placements, and collaborating with academic staff to align with learning outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold AHPRA registration, have strong evidence-based practice, and excellent communication skills to foster learning across university and community settings.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Clinical experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or educating students and/or early-career clinicians.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice and contemporary occupational therapy service delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across academic, clinical, and community settings.
• Commitment to high-quality client care and positive student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical education and supervision to occupational therapy students undertaking placements within the UC Health Clinics.
• Coordinate student placement activities, including clinic timetabling and management of client caseloads.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Lead, Clinical Placement Coordinator, and academic staff to enhance student learning experiences and ensure strong alignment with curriculum outcomes.
• Support the development and delivery of innovative student-led occupational therapy services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for service delivery and student learning.
• Maintain continuity of client care through provision of follow-up treatment and clinical services during periods when students are unavailable.
• Facilitate placement opportunities for students from external universities when appropriate.
• Work closely with the Clinical Convenor and Practice Manager to oversee clinical records, patient databases, and research data, ensuring compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Student supervision

Evidence-based practice

Occupational therapy

Job description

University of Canberra is recruiting a Clinical Educator for Occupational Therapy to lead student placements in the UC Health Clinics. The role involves supervising student clinicians, coordinating placements, and collaborating with academic staff to align with learning outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold AHPRA registration, have strong evidence-based practice, and excellent communication skills to foster learning across university and community settings.