Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator

Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator

• Permanent Grade 4 Full time Position
• Support workforce development | Learn and improve everyday
• Engage and nurture the novice workforce

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator is responsible for the strategic educational oversight, facilitation and development of education initiatives that foster a culture of clinical learning across the Occupational Therapy profession at Eastern Health.

The Occupational Therapy Educator will support the Associate Director, Learning and Teaching and Profession Director, Occupational Therapy in collaborating with members of the Learning & Teaching Directorate and Allied Health Directorate by providing strategic leadership and expertise to design, develop, deliver and evaluate education activities based on identified priorities. The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator will lead and develop both Occupational Therapy and interprofessional education opportunities, providing education to staff.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Post Graduate qualification within Profession, Education or equivalent
• Extensive clinical experience as required to effectively fulfil the role requirements and lead the profession
• Experience in education roles in health care and/or University sector
• Previous project management and/or quality improvement experience
• Proven organisational, strategic and planning skills
• A commitment to maintaining up-to-date, evidence-based clinical knowledge through research, professional development and tertiary links
• Demonstrated use of education skills, methods and e-learning technologies to develop and deliver interprofessional education
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict   management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy directions, strategic documents, service issues and funding models.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement creative solutions to complex systemic and organisational problems.
• Current driver's licence.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**