Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Organisation/Company LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 9 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- Continuing part-time (.5 FTE) and continuing full-time positions available

- Level B Teaching and Research

- La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location

About the Role

As a Level B Lecturer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs in occupational therapy (online, blended and face to face) and conduct research in the occupational therapy discipline.

What We’re Looking For

- PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.

- Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes

- Experience in placement supervision/practice education highly desirable

- Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.

- Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.

- High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.

- Current AHPRA registration.

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

Please view the position description for all other Duties and Essential skills/requirements required for the position.

What’s on Offer

- Full-time/Part-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 Tuesday the 9th of December 2025,

Position enquiries: Tamara Tse, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy

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

Please include which position you are applying for (full -time, part -time .5 FTE or both) in your cover letter

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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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