Associate Lecturer / Lecturer- Occupational Therapy (Practice Education)

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You will find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you will achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Work delivers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at our Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast campuses. Our diverse academic team spans disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Exercise and Sport, Social Work, and Human Services. Together, we are building a dynamic, research-rich and student-centred environment.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapy professional to join our team as either an Associate Lecturer (Level A) or Lecturer (Level B) with a primary focus on Practice Education.

This role offers a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping and delivering high-quality, student-centred practice education across our Occupational Therapy programs.

This is your opportunity to:

• Lead with purpose by coordinating and innovating our Practice Education offerings, ensuring they reflect contemporary practice and meet accreditation standards.
• Inspire future professionals by supporting students on placement and preparing them for client-centred, theory-informed, and evidence-based practice.
• Engage deeply with partners and community through collaboration with placement providers and external organisations to co-design high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Enhance student success by delivering authentic and inclusive learning, supervision, and mentoring experiences in both classroom and placement settings.
• Advance meaningful research by contributing to occupational therapy scholarship and potentially exploring research related to practice-based learning, supervision, or clinical education.

The Occupational Therapy program at Griffith is known for its commitment to active, authentic, and occupation-centred learning. This role will support the strategic direction of the discipline through a strong emphasis on Practice Education—enhancing the learning experience for students in both simulated and real-world environments.



This position is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at either the Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.



Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level A range $79,984 - $107,561 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93,581 - $125,846 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum.

About You

You’re an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who is passionate about developing students' real-world readiness through exceptional practice education.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration (or eligibility to register) as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 
• A passion for authentic, occupation-centred education and student success.
• A strong commitment to contemporary, inclusive teaching practices.

For Lecturer (Level B) appointments, you will also possess:

• A doctoral or master’s qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or significant progress towards a doctoral degree.
• A developing or established record of research output or educational scholarship.

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), detailing your academic and professional history.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 7111 and quote reference number REF7491G.

Closing date: Midnight, 22nd June 2025 AEST. All applications must be submitted online.