Lecturer (Occupational Therapy), School of Health Sciences - Internal Only
Description
Lecturer (Occupational Therapy), School of Health Sciences - (Internal Only)
Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, Fixed term contract (parental leave May 2026 to January 2027)
- Be part of our Occupational Therapy team and drive excellence in clinical education.
- Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education.
- $117,00 pa (level B) + 14.5% superannuation
About the university
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.
With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the office
The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience.
About the role
The primary responsibilities are the establishment, maintenance and coordination of a high-quality clinical education stream within the OT program and delivery of Occupational Therapy courses within the Program. This includes working with academic colleagues, clinical facilities and relevant external stakeholders to ensure good governance, quality and relevancy in all areas of the clinical education stream, on-campus learning and teaching within the program and the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- The conducting of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshop, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
- Initiation and development of subject material.
- Subject coordination.
- Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
- Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work.
- Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research and industry projects.
- The conducting of research in line with the university’s strategic priorities.
- Involvement in professional development activities.
- Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior staff.
- Coordinating and participating in student assessment and examination.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Possess a Post Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy or related area.
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as an OT
- PhD or near completion of PhD in Occupational Therapy, or related area (desirable)
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level or higher in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings
- Significant clinical experience and knowledge/network within the clinical education domain.
- Strong interpersonal skills (both from written and verbal)
- Proven interpersonal strengths, complemented by strong written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 3 April 2026
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.
The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam, Janette.Tam@nd.edu.au
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.