Occupational Therapy Educator (Student Coordinator)

Job Description:

• Part Time (12 hours per week), Fixed Term

• Fitzroy location

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists through clinical education

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne as an Occupational Therapy Educator (Student Coordinator). Established in collaboration with our university partner, this role is designed to strengthen learning, teaching, research and workforce development within Occupational Therapy. You will play a key role in coordinating student placements, fostering high-quality learning experiences and supporting the growth of future Occupational Therapists. Working collaboratively with university partners and clinical teams, you will ensure student placement targets are achieved while providing diverse, engaging and high-quality clinical education opportunities.

You will:

• Provide leadership in Allied Health clinical education.

• Coordinate Occupational Therapy student placements across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

• Liaise with university partners regarding annual placement planning and allocation.

• Identify appropriate placement locations and clinical supervisors.

• Coordinate the administrative requirements associated with student placements, ensuring PlaceRight is maintained accurately.

• Collaborate with university course coordinators to support and enhance Occupational Therapy teaching programs.

• Contribute to curriculum development, teaching and workforce capability initiatives that strengthen Occupational Therapy education.

Classification: VG14–VG17 ($126,079.20 - $140,665.20 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy (Practice).

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Completed, or currently undertaking, a higher degree in Occupational Therapy or a related discipline.

• Minimum of seven years' postgraduate clinical experience.

• Demonstrated leadership and advanced clinical skills.

• Experience supporting or supervising Occupational Therapy students and clinical education programs is highly desirable.

• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing through regular wellbeing initiatives and programs.

• Confidential, solutions-focused Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive network of fitness facilities.

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.

• Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

• A collaborative culture of continuous improvement.

About Occupational Therapy at St Vincent's

Occupational Therapists at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne work across a diverse range of healthcare settings, supporting people to maximise their independence and participate in the meaningful activities of everyday life. Our department is committed to delivering evidence-based, person-centred care while fostering excellence in education, research and professional development.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

SVHA has a duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to provide evidence of mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.

This position is subject to Victorian Government vaccination requirements. Successful applicants must meet these requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Please contact Samantha Corrie for further information, [email protected]

Closing Date:

20 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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