The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education Manager), Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences
Sydney (Broadway) Campus
Part time opportunity, (0.6 FTE) Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Rewarding opportunity
• $142,864 pa (level C) + 14.5% superannuation (Pro-rata)

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 school

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 Clinical Education Manager is responsible for the operational management of clinical education within the School of Health Sciences, providing direct support to Clinical Coordinators across multiple disciplines and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality clinical placements. The role strengthens partnerships with clinical providers, drives innovation in clinical supervision, and contributes to research in clinical education. Working collaboratively with academic teams and external stakeholders, the position enhances student learning and overall clinical education outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical education programs, ensuring curriculum alignment with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and emerging educational models and technologies.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, support compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements, and manage reporting obligations to internal and external bodies.
• Provide leadership to the Clinical Education team, contribute to strategic objectives, foster collaboration and excellence, and support initiatives that expand the program’s capacity, reach, and impact.
• Collaborate with student services to deliver a positive clinical placement experience, use feedback to inform improvements, and ensure effective supervision and ongoing student support throughout placements.
• Build and sustain partnerships with clinical providers and healthcare organisations, represent the school at professional forums, and promote clinical education initiatives across external networks.
• Support and develop clinical supervisors and academic staff, contribute to and promote clinical education research, collaborate across disciplines, support teaching and learning activities, and actively participate in broader university initiatives.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a doctoral qualification in a Health Sciences discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing, with relevant experience.
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA with no notations and/or restrictions.
• Significant professional clinical experience supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications in Health Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience and success in organising, managing, and evaluating professional placements across a range of clinical settings.
• Proven experience in clinical supervision and curriculum development across entry‑level, postgraduate, or professional education.
• Highly developed understanding of clinical education systems and placement processes within relevant health jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with academics, industry partners, and students.

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• 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: 30 March 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.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

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 Haritha Garlapati, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.