Bring your passion and innovation and make a real world difference in
curriculum development and student engagement
Deliver contemporary educational programs that produce job ready
occupational therapy graduates
Join an inclusive team of community focussed educators dedicated to the
development of future regional and rural health professionals
The Role
Continuing, Full time (job share arrangement may be considered)
Level B - $102,486 to $121,504 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Port Macquarie
You will actively engage in teaching, curriculum development and student
engagement related to the occupational therapy course in the School of Allied
Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. You will also be expected to use blended
models of subject delivery in teaching students, liaise effectively with the
stakeholders of the course, and participate in administration and ongoing
curriculum development.
The successful candidate must have sound experience in occupational therapy
practice, a commitment to regional, rural and remote health and practice, and
capacity and willingness to contribute to supporting work integrated learning
for occupational therapy students.
To be successful you will have:
A doctoral or masters qualification relevant to occupational therapy with
current full registration as an occupational therapist with the Australian
Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy
and a sound understanding of the Australian health system.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to course and subject design, and to
deliver high quality student-centred learning and teaching
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with
external stakeholders which contribute to establishing high quality
learning experiences.
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in
the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or
for further information on completing the application process please visit our
how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or
applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Candidates progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process may be
contacted in January 2024 and invited to interview.
About Us
Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to
developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We
make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural
and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and
internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to
create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive
contribution to the world.
The Faculty of Science and Health delivers flexible, innovative teaching
programs which provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to build a
career, advance their profession and contribute to their community. We
currently have more than 9000 students and over 500 staff dedicated to
advancing scientific knowledge.
We are a leader in strategic and applied research in a wide array of sciences.
We enhance and extend knowledge, train and educate future researchers and
provide scientific solutions to current challenges. We achieve this through
ethical practice, professional collaborations, industry involvement and a
commitment to continual improvement.
We also provide a range of health and other services to our regional
communities through our enterprise activities.
The School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences has a broad focus on
the health of our regional, national and international communities. Our
courses are highly practical to create job-ready graduates and our research is
solution-focused to make a real-world difference. The School offers a suite of
undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the disciplines of clinical exercise
physiology, exercise and sport science, sport management, occupational
therapy, physiotherapy, podiatric medicine, speech and language pathology, and
sports media. Staff are focused on innovative and high-quality education,
using state-of-the-art laboratories and learning spaces to encourage
collaboration and support innovative methods of teaching and learning.
Staff are focused on innovative and high-quality education, using state-of-
the-art laboratories and learning spaces to encourage collaboration and
support new methods of teaching and learning.
Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional
development opportunities and generous financial benefits.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender
Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze
Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the
Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from
Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for
senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds .
Further Information
Additional information is available in the position description or by
contacting:
Tracey Parnell Associate Head of School (Staff Supervision and
Development), School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
[email protected] Ph: (02) 6051 9262
Closing Date: 11pm, 10 December 2023
