- Part time 0.6FTE
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary Level C - starting from $139,792 (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
About the position
The School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (SAHHSS) is a leading provider of training for a range of allied health professional disciplines in Victoria. An integral part of the practical learning in the disciplines of Speech Pathology, Podiatry, and Orthoptics involves student-led internal clinics delivered in dedicated facilities on the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University.
The School is also establishing an Occupational Therapy clinic, scheduled to commence in 2026, with additional allied health disciplines expected to join the on-campus clinic framework from 2027 onward. The primary purpose of the Schools Clinics is to deliver high quality clinical service to the community while fostering a supportive learning environment that enables students to progressively develop their competencies.
Reporting to the Head/Deputy Head of Clinical Education, the Clinical Education Lead, Occupational Therapy manages the day-to-day clinical teaching activities of the School’s Occupational Therapy Clinic, including supporting and supervising occupational therapy students to develop their clinical skills while delivering a supervised clinical service to patients/clients. The role of Clinical Education Lead, Occupational Therapy will also include the leadership and management of Clinical Educators in Occupational Therapy to support the delivery of on-campus placement requirements of the discipline, and collaborating with the other Discipline’s Clinical Education Leads within the School to continue to advance clinical education within the allied health courses offered at La Trobe University.
A Level C Clinical Education Lead is expected to engage in supervision of students participating in clinical placement subjects and lead the assessment of students’ entry-level competencies and clinical skills. They are also expected to lead, manage, and support a team of clinical educators in the discipline, and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of quality clinical services. Clinical Education Leads engage in training and professional development activities to maintain their professional registration.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Masters or equivalent including combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience as appropriate and recognised by the University/Profession for the relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience in the delivery of effective clinical education and supervision of students.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals across the lifespan, including children and adults living with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching clinical skills in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated understanding of health systems in Victoria including NDIS, My Aged Care, and SWEP, and how University-based clinics can contribute to broader health and wellbeing in the community.
Essential Compliance Requirements
To hold this La Trobe University position the occupant must:
- be a registered practitioner with AHPRA.
- hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working With Children Check and police check and meet vaccination requirements. AND
- hold a current Victorian driver’s license. AND
- take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Monday 12th January 2026
Position Enquiries: Matthew Oates, Associate Professor & Head, Clinical Education
via email M.Oates@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD-Clinical Education Lead Occupational Therapy (CP).pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
