Clinical Educator Grade 3 Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Clinical Educator works with both the Occupational Therapy department and the ASPIRE (Allied Health Strategy, Planning, Innovation, Research and Education) Unit. This role works in close collaboration with the Grade 4 Clinical Educator Lead, the other Grade 3 Clinical Educators, the ASPIRE manager, Allied Health Discipline Managers and other ASPIRE and Occupational Therapy team members. This position will deliver on the implementation of the Western Health “Best Care” Framework, through the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic priorities aimed at improving the capability of the Allied Health workforce.
A primary role of the Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Clinical Educator is to engage Allied Health and other relevant Western Health staff in education activities (professional entry, graduate and staff), and continuing professional development. They will assist in developing, and managing the professional development programs and appropriate infrastructure supports for Allied Health staff, clinical supervisors and students at Western Health.
The Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Clinical Educator will work with colleagues in Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine and other clinical disciplines to develop staff and/or student education programs and act as a resource for matters relating to education. This role is required to ensure education is considered and strategic across Allied Health and other key stakeholder groups. They will also contribute to the development and implementation of workforce strategies and systems as required.
This position is required to work across all Western Health sites.
Other benefits of working with us include:
- Five weeks of annual leave/ year
- Part of an education and research team
- Access Salary Packaging and novated car leasing.
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The Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Clinical Educator is advertised permanently at 40 hours per week.
Essential Selection Criteria includes:
- Registered Allied Health professional or eligible for membership of Allied Health professional association
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including presentation and facilitation skills
- Able to effectively communicate and engage with a wide range of clinicians, staff, students and managers across a range of organisational levels
- Excellent teaching skills and a demonstrated understanding of contemporary adult learning principles and approaches, including group facilitation
- Skills in evaluation of change initiatives and culture modifications
- Demonstrated understanding and interest in interprofessional learning and practice
- Experience in working in a collaborative team environment
- Able to be innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change as well as lead change initiatives
- Able to determine clear priorities for specific projects and self, and work to deadlines
- Highly developed organisation and time management skills
- Proficient use of word processing, database, and presentation software as well as internet and varied information technology including but limited to zoom.
- Experience in creation of online learning programs
- Ability to facilitate and lead strategic committees and working groups
For more information or to discuss this great opportunity please call:
Matthew Thorpe Occupational Therapy Manager on 0466169841
Applications close at 11:59pm on 18 May 2025
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Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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