Job No:APTEO102103#007

Campus Location: Brisbane

Functional Unit:National School of Allied Health

Work Type:Casual Academic

- Seeking expressions of interest for casual Professional Practice Educators in the disciple of Occupational Therapy
- Work alongside motivated colleagues within a highly recognised, innovative national school
- ACU offers generous hourly rates starting at $55.82 per hour inclusive of casual loading plus 17% super
- Multiple casual academic opportunities with flexible hours working at Brisbane campus

Operating within Occupational Therapy (Brisbane), the casual Professional Practice Educator provides high quality teaching, learning opportunities, professional development, clinical supervision, support, mentoring and assessments for ACU students undertaking qualified practice placement within the Occupational Therapy disciple underpinned by the university's mission and values. Responsibilities include:

- Delivering in-person supervision to OT students undertaking professional practice placements between November-December 2026.
- Facilitating student learning through modelling, coaching, scaffolding, feedback and reflective practice discussions.
- Supporting students to develop professional reasoning, clinical skills, behaviours and OT competencies relevant to the placement setting.
- Creating learning opportunities in collaboration with placement supervisors that enable students to meet placement objectives and learning outcomes.
- Monitoring, documenting and evaluating student performance throughout the placement.
- Completing halfway and final Student Practice Evaluation Form Revised Edition 2 (SPEF-R2) evaluations for each student.
- Liaising with ACU academic staff regarding student progress, support needs and assessment requirements.
- Maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for students.

You will need to have:

- Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated clinical experience in OT practice within paediatric, mental health or aged care settings.
- Experience supervising students with the ability to support learning, career development and reflective practice.
- Strong understanding of contemporary practice OT frameworks, professional standards, ethical principles and relevant legislation.
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and evidence-informed practice. Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and contributing to the development of the future OT workforce.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with students, service providers, colleagues and stakeholders.




- Well-developed organisational and time management skills along with capability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of cultural safety, inclusion, diversity and ethical practice principles including EEO and WHS requirements.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. You will need to have:

- Current registration as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice within paediatric or mental health or aged care settings (as relevant to placement context).
- Experience supervising occupational therapy students, with the ability to support learning, professional development and reflective practice.
- Strong understanding of contemporary occupational therapy practice frameworks, professional standards, ethical principles, and relevant legislation.
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and evidence-informed practice. Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and contributing to the development of the future occupational therapy workforce
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, service providers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Well-developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet required deadlines.
- Commitment to cultural safety, inclusion, diversity and ethical practice principles, including knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety requirements relevant to the role.
- Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the University's Mission and Catholic ethos and demonstrate an understanding of how this role serves the Mission
- Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Contact:





General enquires can be sent to James Morrison, Team Leader - National School of Allied Health at [email protected]

How to Apply:

To lodge an expression of interest click the 'Apply' button and attach a brief cover letter indicating which campus you are applying for, your contact details, your CV (inclusive of the qualifications you hold). Click here for further information on casual employment at ACU.

Applications close: 10-SEP-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

📌 Casual Professional Practice Educators (Occupational Therapy) (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Brisbane