Occupational Therapy Student Clinical Educator (Focus: Undergraduate Students)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Occupational Therapy Student Clinical Educator (Focus: Undergraduate Students)
• Permanent Part Time at 30.4 hrs per f/n (0.4 EFT/two days a week)
• Grade 4 (VG14-VG17)
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave pro-rata & Salary Packaging

The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include: 

• The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives. 
• A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.

The Role

The Grade 4 Occupational Therapy Student Clinical Educator is a key member of the Occupational Therapy Leadership team. This role will lead excellience in undergraduate student clinical education, teaching and training. We are looking for an identified occupational therapy clinical expert and leader passionate in occupational therapy student education. This role is responsible for fostering the operational and strategic oversight of the undergraduate occupational therapy student clinical education program, across Alfred Health. It will involve close collaboration and communication with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders, including partnerships with tertiary providers. 

Qualifications Required

• Occupational therapy qualification (with at least 10 years' experience in clinical, education and/or leadership roles)
• Post graduate studies in a relevant field, or working towards the same
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted)

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Applied knowledge of multi-modal design, implementation and evaluation of education models
• Applied knowledge of programme development supporting the competence, capability and capacity of occupational therapy students
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement clinical education/teaching programs, to foster innovation, evidence-based practice and optimum organisational outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the student placement process in Victoria
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and highly developed interpersonal communication, liaison and negotiating skills
• Well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision/ development and performance management discussions with undergraduate, professional and postgraduate levels, and to provide coaching, mentoring  and peer support

Desirable

• Experience in the development of e-learning packages/modules
• Experience in leading change initiatives and/ or project management

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. 

Please send enquiries to Karen Roberts (Allied Health Manager-Occupational Therapy) on 00419 106 099 or [email protected] 

Applications Close 11 pm Thursday, 4th September 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au