À propos de ce poste Occupational Therapy Educator, Student Coordinator chez St Vincent's Health Australia
Job Description:
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Part time (12 hours per week), fixed term until 30 June 2028
- Fitzroy/ Multiple community locations
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists through clinical education
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne as an Occupational Therapy Educator, Student Coordinator. Established in collaboration with our university partner, this role is designed to strengthen learning, teaching, research and workforce development within Occupational Therapy. You will play a key role in coordinating student placements, fostering high-quality learning experiences, and supporting the growth of future Occupational Therapists. Working collaboratively with university partners and clinical teams, you will ensure student placement targets are achieved while providing diverse, engaging and high-quality clinical education opportunities.
- Provide leadership in Allied Health clinical education.
- Coordinate Occupational Therapy student placements across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Mental Health.
- Liaise with university partners regarding annual placement planning and allocation.
- Identify appropriate placement locations and clinical supervisors.
- Coordinate the administrative requirements associated with student placements, ensuring PlaceRight is maintained accurately.
- Collaborate with university course coordinators to support and enhance Occupational Therapy teaching programs.
- Contribute to curriculum development, teaching and workforce capability initiatives that strengthen Occupational Therapy education.
Classification: AJ15 Grade 5 OT Clinical Educator ($147,394 per annum pro rata)
The Occupational Therapy Educator (Student Coordinator) position has been established in collaboration with Swinburne University. The role aims to strengthen opportunities for learning, teaching, research and growth of student occupational therapists within clinical practice.
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Free car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Mental Health Wellbeing Program
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) Mental Health Wellbeing Program includes an adult area mental health and wellbeing service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.
About Occupational Therapy at St Vincent’s
Occupational Therapists at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne work across a diverse range of healthcare settings, supporting people to maximise their independence and participate in the meaningful activities of everyday life. Our workforce is committed to delivering evidence-based, recovery orientated and trauma informed care while fostering excellence in education, research and professional development.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Closing Date:
27 September 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
