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Occupational Therapy Educator

LocationThe Alfred
Work TypePart time
Positions1 Position
Job no: 71999
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Other Allied Health / Medical Science

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

  • Permanent, Part-time - 0.6 EFT
  • Occupational Therapist Grade 4 Clinical Educator
  • Based in St Kilda Rd, Prahran
  • Frequent professional supervision and  professional development opportunities

About us

Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services for children, youth, adult and aged people with mental health difficulties residing in the inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The single most important goal of Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.  

AMAH Workforce Development and Education is a dynamic interdisciplinary team made up of clinicians and lived experience workers providing training and education to Nursing and Allied Health staff working in all areas of mental and addiction health. We work closely with management and staff to support cultural change and personal development using a collaborative approach.

What you’ll be doing

As the Occupational Therapy Educator, you will be responsible for discipline specific leadership, workforce planning, implementation and evaluation in AMAH. In this role, you will support the integrity of clinical practice standards, credentialing, oversight of undergraduate and entry-level programs and vision for future workforce. 

You will partner with lived experience leaders and other disciplines to support continuing evolution of a model of care consistent with the recommendations of the Royal Commission in Mental Health.

About you

  • Tertiary qualifications and registration/eligibility for membership with AHPRA
  • Minimum of 10 years’ post graduate experience in mental health
  • Appropriate work visa
  • Current Victorian Driver's License
  • Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
  • Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
  • On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
  • Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
  • Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
  • Great work life balance & located close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position please contact Shelley Anderson (Manager Workforce Education) on 0418 532 560 or Kristen Lewis (Deputy Director Allied Health) on 0413 330 261

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 20th December 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au