Rural Health Academic - Occupational Therapy (Level A)
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- Location
- Port Lincoln, Australia
- Salary
- $80,099 - $107,422 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
- Closing date
- 9 Feb 2025
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Other Health & Social Care
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Other Academic
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time, Part Time
- Based in Allied Health and Human Performance in Port Lincoln
- 0.6FTE to 1.0FTE considered, fixed term contract until 31 December 2026
- Salary: $80,099 - $107,422 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
You will work closely with the Director Department of Rural Health/Associate Professor: Rural Health Education to develop strategies that support student placement activities as part of the Port Lincoln Aged Care Project, in addition to working closely with Matthew Flinders Care Services to deliver ongoing clinical care to residents and clients. You will also be involved in the design, development and delivery of interprofessional education for undergraduate students, the aged care workforce and the community.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Mandatory - Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated experience as a clinician in a range of settings, including working with the elderly
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills suited to interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated organisation and time management skills together with the initiative to manage multiple priorities
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the demonstrated ability to work successfully with people of all levels to provide effective training and support
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Staff study support
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Start Your Unstoppable Career
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6923.
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9th February 2025
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.
NDIS Worker and Aged Care Sector checks are also required.
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How to apply:
Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.
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