Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapy (Clinical Practitioner)

Job No.:570397

Work type:Continuing

• Part-Time Continuing (.60FTE - 3 days per week Multiple Positions available)
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: Level B - Base salary from $% superannuation

About the position

A Level B Clinical Educator is expected to engage in supervision of students participating in clinical placement subjects in the context of our student-led clinics operated on campus. They are also expected to engage in training and professional development activities to maintain their clinical practice registration in their discipline and to participate in the assessment of students in their attainment of relevant clinical skills.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position you will have at least:

• A qualification in Occupational Therapy that is recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia with current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist with proven ability to provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for children to support functional development participation and independence in daily activities.
• Proven ability to provide effective supervision of students.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching clinical skills in face-to-face blended and/or online modes.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Highly developed interpersonal analytical time management and problem-solving skills supported by excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be a registered practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

PD Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapy (Clinical Practitioner).pdf

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 13 May 2026

Position Enquiries: Holly Kozlowski Clinical Educator Lead Occupational Therapy

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Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer Yola El-hassanieh;

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Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter; and
• A separate documenting addressing the Key Selection Criteria under Skills and Knowledge required for this position.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.