Brief Description Be part of a forward-thinking occupational therapy academic team with a passion for teaching and mentoring students. Contribute to a global program accredited by leading bodies internationally. Engage in a dynamic and supportive teaching environment.

About Bond University As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

Position Casual Academics – Occupational Therapy

Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

Casual Appointments

Join Australia’s top university for teaching and enjoy staff benefits including:

Free staff car parking

Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave

Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items

Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff

Staff wellbeing program

Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff

Study assistance for staff and dependants

Corporate health and finance discounts

Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services

Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool

About The Position Bond University’s Occupational Therapy (OT) discipline is looking for qualified and experienced candidates to teach our Postgraduate OT programs. We are seeking a variety of clinical expertise across the full scope of occupational therapy practice.





Our OT Discipline offers students an creative Master of Occupational Therapy and a newly established Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Both programs are accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) in the United States and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy.

Casual Academics are casual teaching focused positions and include all aspects of subject delivery including clinical supervision; preparing high quality subject and learning support materials; conducting face to face teaching; being available for consultation with students; designing and marking assessments; finalising grades; and undertaking administrative duties related to teaching and learning.

These positions are available on an ‘as- needed’ basis to meet academic teaching requirements for the Occupational Therapy discipline.

Requirements About the Person

A master’s degree or higher qualification in a relevant field such as Occupational Therapy

Full registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Substantial experience in Occupational Therapy i.e. Clinical background/experience in the following clinical OT practice areas: Ergonomics/ Work Rehabilitation/ Return to Work/ Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation, Indigenous Health or Mental Health.

A commitment to high quality teaching and learning.

Excellent interpersonal,



communication and collaboration skills, including an ability to engage effectively with students.

Skills in digital technologies and information systems

Availability to teach on campus and/or Clinical practice supervision

Salary details Applicants will be remunerated in accordance with the Bond University Casual Academic pay scales. Please note, that hours for these roles are casual in nature and may vary depending on the operational requirements of the faculty.

Further information Position-related enquiries can be directed to Dr. Tawanda Machingura, Head of Occupational Therapy on

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How To Apply For This Position For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Thursday 31 December 2026.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contr

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