Position Details Continuing | Part-Time 0.5 FTE Academic Level B |$113,211 - $133,974 p.a. pro rata Location: Mt Gambier, Renmark, Port Pirie View Position Description About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to deliver high-quality teaching across our programs. You will design and deliver engaging learning experiences using contemporary teaching methods and technologies, as well as contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and student placement coordination. A key part of the role is fostering evidence-based, student-centred learning to enhance graduate outcomes. To maintain clinical relevance and ensure current practice informs your teaching, you will also be expected to engage in concurrent practice within a clinical or community setting, supporting the integration of theory with real-world application. The successful candidate will be required to teach in one of our three rural locations that we deliver the Bachelor of Allied Health degree in, Mt Gambier, Renmark, or Port Pirie, and work with the teams across the three sites and with the team at Bedford Park. About You With a proven track record of excellence in teaching at tertiary level, you will have experience in delivering education in classroom, simulation, and clinical settings, as well as coordinating student placements. You will have independently contributed to the development, delivery, and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning strategies, including effective student assessment. A commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement in teaching is essential. You will hold a doctorate in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent clinical experience and professional standing in Occupational Therapy and are registered unconditionally with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist. You bring a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogical theory and educational practices relevant to the discipline, and your ability to inspire students and adapt to evolving educational needs, will be key to your success in this role. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Ali Dymott on ali.dymmott@flinders.edu.au Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 12 Aug 2025 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.
