• Part time 0.5FTE
• Fixed Term until 24/12/26
• Bendigo Campus  
• Salary from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

About the position

La Trobe University offers an established Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) delivered through both the La Trobe Rural Health School, on the Bendigo campus and the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport on the Melbourne campus. The occupational therapy discipline at the La Trobe Rural Health School is committed to increasing occupational therapy services and capacity in regional and rural areas of Australia. 

A Level B Clinical Practitioner is responsible for teaching-related duties involving the creation, delivery and content of Occupational Therapy education. This includes direct teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience, curriculum design and review, advancements in education technologies and involvement in the professional accreditation of courses.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A Masters or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the Occupational Therapy discipline.
• Registered or eligible to with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
• Relevant contemporary clinical/professional experience as relevant in occupational therapy.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 PD - Clinical Practitioner-OT-Fixed Term.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Monday 13^th July 2026

Position Enquiries: Kylie McIntyre, Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy

Email: K.McIntyre@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

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, outlining your suitably for the role based on the essential criteria; and
• An up-to-date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

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. 

Our commitment to safety 

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. 

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education 

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.