The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer Social Work or Occupational Therapy (Clinical Educator), Majarlin
Broome Campus
Full-time + part time opportunities (1.0) FTE, Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level B from $112,361 + 14.50% super + remote benefits

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

This position is responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs that support student learning and enhance the quality of clinical placements. You will identify opportunities to strengthen clinical teaching and learning and contribute to preparing students for safe, effective, and compassionate professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative, high-quality clinical education programs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence based clinical education across allied health disciplines including monitoring, tracking and reporting on relevant key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and facilitate engaging, up-to-date clinical education sessions for students and healthcare staff.
• Provide practical training and support in clinical skills and procedures, patient care, and professional behaviours and practices.
• Deliver constructive feedback and guidance to help students and supervisors
• Monitor and assess student progress by evaluating their clinical skills, knowledge, and professional competence.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop individual learning plans.
• Identify and support students at risk of underperformance by collaborating with supervisors and the education team to implement targeted support strategies.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with government, healthcare, education, and allied health stakeholders.
• Mentor clinical supervisors, educators and graduates to enhance teaching capacity across the allied health sector
• Communicate effectively with education providers, clinical teams, and management to identify training needs and evaluate student performance
• Identify gaps in clinical education and practice and contribute to quality improvement strategies across allied health services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student placements, training activities, assessments, and progress.
• Develop, update, and manage clinical education resources and materials.
• Actively engage in professional development and learning to remain current with clinical practice advancements and educational methodologies and emerging trends in allied health.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Allied Health in accordance with the classification standards of a Level B Academic.
• Demonstrated clinical experience (2-3yrs minimum) in an allied health setting with a strong understanding of evidence-based practice and professional standards.
• Current Registration or professional accreditation with the relevant regulatory body or professional association (e.g. AHPRA or equivalent, as applicable to the discipline)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, mentoring teaching, or preceptorship role within clinical and/or academic settings.
• Well-developed understanding of clinical education frameworks, assessment strategies, and competency-based education, including the application of adult learning principles and clinical training standards.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, engage students in active learning, and cultivate a positive, inclusive clinical education learning environment.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality education and teaching practices using a variety of modes, including face-to-face, online, and blended formats while incorporating contemporary teaching practices.

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 09 December 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.