Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

3 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe Enterprise Full time

Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Job No.: 569696

Work type: Continuing

- Continuing full-time position

- Level C Teaching and Research

- La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location

About the Role

A Level C teaching and research academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach, and/or undertake research and/or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field.

An academic at this level will make a significant contribution to the occupational therapy discipline at the national level. They will normally play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research, and/or professional activities relevant to the profession.

What We’re Looking For

- A PhD in occupational therapy or a related experience.

- Proven excellence in curriculum development and teaching.

- A strong research profile with publications and grant success.

- Outstanding communication and team collaboration skills.

- Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead colleagues and students.

- Demonstrated experience in clinical education is highly desirable.

- Current AHPRA registration.

- Victorian Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

What’s on Offer

- Full-time, continuing position based at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.

- Competitive salary package with outstanding employee benefits.

Be part of a community transforming lives. Join La Trobe and help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Closing date: by 11:59 pm, Monday the 1st of December 2025

Position enquiries: Tamara Tse, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy

Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

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

- An up to date resume; and

- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description.

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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.

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.

Why La Trobe:

- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.

- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.

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