Clinical Educator (Occupational Therapy)

Job Description

Southern Queensland Rural Health Part-time (50% FTE), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026 commencing ASAP The full-time base salary will range from $112,572 - $133,381 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) Primarily based at SQRH Toowoomba About This Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join us at Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) as a Clinical Educator to make a real and positive difference to the education of our students and the future of regional healthcare in Queensland. As the Clinical Educator , you will support high quality rural training experiences for undergraduate Occupational Therapy students across regional, rural and remote Southern Queensland. This will include direct supervision of students during rural clinical placements, facilitating interprofessional learning opportunities, as well as collaboration with healthcare providers, supervisors and a broad range of stakeholders to build student placement capacity and quality. Key Responsibilities: Teaching: Provide clinical supervision of students, deliver health care interventions in a student-assisted clinic model, develop educational materials, facilitate interprofessional learning opportunities, assess students and provide academic counselling. Research: Contribute to rural health research, publish and present research outcomes and implement new clinical techniques. Citizenship and Service: Develop and foster SQRH partnerships, engage in internal and external service roles, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values. About You Completion of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy. Broad clinical experience as a health professional, with at least 3 years of recent practice experience. Demonstrated experience and expertise in clinical education and supervision of undergraduate health students. Sound knowledge of interprofessional education, collaboration and practice or the willingness and ability to rapidly acquire, utilise and disseminate such knowledge. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and work consultatively. Demonstrated ability to work independently with high levels of initiative and autonomy, along with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. A commitment to research activities and a willingness to participate in rural health research. An ability to establish relationships and to represent and promote your academic discipline at a university and wider community level, including industry, government and professional bodies. Willingness to travel, where required. Experience in rural practice, rural health education, clinical education training or the coordination of allied health programs would be advantageous. Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply (employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment). The successful candidate will also be required to complete mandatory immunisations and hold and maintain full AHPRA registration. About UQ The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Cotter (Deputy Director, Darling Downs, SQRH) via email at . For application inquiries, and to request the full position description of this position, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications close Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-47716). #J-18808-Ljbffr