Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapist

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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About the Role:

We are excited to share this opportunity to join our team to have a taste of the Allied Health Graduate Program in a Grade 4 Clinical Educator role. We are offering this as a part-time ongoing permanent role (0.6FTE) with an opportunity to pick up an additional 0.4FTE for a fixed term period (12-18 months). This role is set to commence in February 2025.

In this newly created clinical education position, you will work closely with the Allied Health Mental Health leadership team, the Occupational Therapy Discipline Seniors, Allied Health Education Leads, Allied Health Managers and Directors. You will ensure the provision of effective training and development of graduate and early career Occupational therapy clinicians in the Mental Health Allied Health Program.

What you bring:

You have been developing your clinical, education, project management and quality improvement skills or you are an accomplished Occupational Therapy professional with a drive to teach others in your profession; either way, you are ready to take this next step in your career.

You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence informed care to all patients, families and carers. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles.  

You Are Also:    

• Committed to a leadership & mentoring role in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated extensive specialist skills and knowledge, and experience in using occupation therapeutically to support the emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being of consumers and their families.
• Committed to delivering patient centred care & advocacy in line with organisational and professional practice standards   
• Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively   
• Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence   

What You Need: 

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in Mental Health or extensive experience in related area of occupational therapy practice
• Qualification in education, leadership or project management

If this opportunity appeals to you then we would encourage you to apply!

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Cassandra Hunt: cassandra.hunt@monashhealth.org or Carmen Morrison: carmen.morrison@monashhealth.org.

Position Description can be found here

Role Statement can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close: 17 February 2025