Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Join to apply for the Lecturer, Occupational Therapy role at Swinburne University of Technology . Lecturer role within our Department of Allied Health; Full‑time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus; Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits. About The Role We currently have an opportunity for a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to join our Department of Allied Health to enhance the quality of occupational therapy education and research at Swinburne and provide a strong commitment to curriculum development, academic teaching, and research activity in our post‑graduate occupational therapy program. As the Lecturer, OT you will convene and teach various units in the Master of Occupational Therapy program, develop and manage industry partnerships, and conduct research. You will be responsible for carrying out educational and curriculum development of both online and on‑campus learning materials and assessments in occupational therapy, as well as facilitate the overall coordination of units, including teaching and marking assessments. In this role, you will be expected to develop and contribute to research activities in the School of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy and/or pedagogy and will be expected to carry out appropriate activities that will maintain and develop your scholarly, research and/or professional expertise. There are ample opportunities for collaborations within both Health Science and throughout the wider university. You will be supported in your career development through access to the innovative programs occurring throughout the university. About You Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy is essential. Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, curriculum development, and coordination, including flexible delivery formats and/or simulations in the learning environment is preferred. Demonstrated high standards of interpersonal and communication skills and has strong industry connections is essential. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary environment is preferred. Demonstrated capacity to supervise students working on projects, conducting research, or in clinical environments is preferred. A track record of publications in occupational therapy, a capacity to communicate research outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing research activities within the field is preferred. Qualifications AHPRA registered occupational therapist (essential) A doctoral or masters qualification in occupational therapy or related field or enrolment in a doctoral program (essential) A teaching qualification (preferable) What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on . Applications Close: Wednesday 14 January 2026, at 11.00pm Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact or call +61 . General enquiries about the role can be sent to (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). #J-18808-Ljbffr