Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

About the role

Southern Cross University is seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to contribute to its new Master of Occupational Therapy program. You will bring academic and clinical expertise to design contemporary teaching, strengthen research and scholarship and prepare graduates for careers in the profession. You will join an established team of occupational therapy academics and may also teach within the Bachelor program; depending on experience, interests and operational needs, there may be an opportunity to act as Course Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in student-centred teaching, curriculum development and innovative learning across face-to-face, blended and online environments.
• Advance research and scholarship through publications, research collaborations, grant activity and scholarship of teaching.
• Strengthen industry and professional partnerships to enhance student learning and contribute to the Faculty's profile.
• Contribute to academic leadership and course development, with possible Course Coordinator responsibilities.

Required profile

• PhD qualification.
• Minimum of five years' academic and clinical experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRa, with no conditions limiting the role.
• Experience teaching practical and theoretical Occupational Therapy topics using contemporary educational technologies, face-to-face, blended and online.
• Proven curriculum design and evaluation experience, and a track record of research and publications and grant activity.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the full duration of the appointment; employer visa sponsorship is not available.

What we offer

• Full-time, continuing (permanent) position based in Gold Coast, QLD, with relocation assistance available.
• Base salary of $139,568 - $160,473 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation contribution (total package up to $187,753).
• Perks supporting wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Applications close 11:30pm AEDT on 17 November 2026. Applicants apply online with a CV and cover letter addressing each selection criterion.