At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and mentor occupational therapy students in diverse settings.
- Company: Join Monash University, a vibrant community of passionate educators.
- Benefits: Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse applicants and offering career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future therapists while growing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Registered occupational therapist with at least two years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Expression of Interest - Teaching Associates (Practice Educators) in Occupational Therapy
Location: Peninsula campus
Employment Type: Sessional
Duration: Sessional for up to 12 months until 31 December 2026
Remuneration: Sessional rates apply
- Teach in a variety of settings and gain valuable experience
- Great rates of pay - For both graduate and experienced teachers
- Supportive team environment
Monash University's Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care is seeking to appoint sessional Teaching Associates. Opportunities exist for keen occupational therapists to join our team of Practice Educators.
We are seeking registered occupational therapists as Practice Educators across a variety of fieldwork settings in which Monash University undergraduate and masters entry level occupational therapy students undertake professional practice placements and simulated placements. Our team of practice educators have worked with occupational therapy students to facilitate their learning and development within:
- Aged care facilities
- Kindergartens and primary schools
- Physical and vocational rehabilitation
- Telehealth practice
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service providers
- Community mental health programs in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria
Practice educators must be registered occupational therapists with a minimum of two years professional practice experience since graduation, and prior experience of providing occupational therapy placement-based education is desirable. Professional practice experience in one or more of the specific practice areas listed above is preferred (not essential). Practice educators are part-time, with flexible schedules depending on the type and duration of student placements. Practice educators have access to professional development activities that support further development of educational roles.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required. Depending on the nature of the placement sites, a National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) may also be required.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Join us in our commitment to ensuring a better future for ourselves and for the communities in which we study, work, live and engage – #ChangeIt with us.
Enquiries: Dr Luke Robinson, Head of Department, SPAHC-OT.Admin@monash.edu
Expression Of Interest - Teaching Associates (Practice Educators) In Occupational Therapy in Melbourne employer: Monash
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