Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

1 week ago


Bendigo, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time
  • Full time or Part time will be considered
  • Fixed Term until 27/6/25
  • Bendigo Campus
  • Be part of a passionate and innovative team

About the position

The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia. The LRHS is based at all four regional campuses of the University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga.

The school has a wide range of health courses including dentistry, oral health, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, public health, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (onshore and offshore), physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, exercise physiology, exercise science and occupational therapy.

The LRHS aims to make Rural Health and Wellbeing matter locally, nationally, and internationally through graduates and research outcomes that make a difference.

La Trobe University offers an established Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice course delivered through both the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport on the Melbourne campus, and the La Trobe Rural Health School, on the Bendigo campus.

This teaching focussed academic position is expected to develop curriculum, teach and undertake the scholarship of learning and teaching and other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

  • Postgraduate qualification, such as PhD equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University and the occupational therapy profession.
  • Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
  • Demonstrated clinical/industry experience as a practicing occupational therapist.
  • Clear understanding of the accreditation requirements and skill capabilities of an entry level occupational therapist.
  • Passion for rural health and wellbeing and an understanding of rural health care needs.

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

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Thursday 20th June 2024

Position Enquiries: Lisa Hanson, HOD of Rural Allied Health,

Email:

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,

via email

Position Description below:

PD - Lecturer-Occupational Therapy-TF-Fixed

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

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

  • Cover letter, including time fraction if part time preferred,
  • An up to date resume and;
  • A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

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

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.

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.



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