SENIOR LECTURER - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$147,889 - $169,932 PA (Level C)
ONGOING, FULL TIME (PART TIME CONSIDERED)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

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The School of Medical and Health Sciences
The School of Medical and Health Sciences is home to teaching and research in Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health, and Exercise and Sports Sciences, as well as in Public, Occupational and Environmental Health. Our world-class research is rapidly translated to provide solutions to some of the key health issues facing our community.

Join an experienced and collaborative Occupational Therapy team at ECU and help shape the next generation of occupational therapists. Based in our state-of-the-art facilities at Joondalup, you will contribute to teaching, research and engagement activities within a supportive Allied Health environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about sharing their clinical expertise, advancing research, and inspiring student learning. Whether your strengths lie in clinical practice, research, or innovative teaching approaches, we are keen to hear how your experience and interests could contribute to the future of the profession.

The ECU Occupational Therapy program is delivered in modern, state of the art facilities on the Joondalup campus of the university.



Occupational Therapy is part of the Allied Health Discipline, including Speech Pathology, Paramedicine and Dietetics. We are looking for a dynamic occupational therapist with the relevant clinical and teaching experience to join our team as a Lecturer. The appointee will be an important member of the Occupational Therapy team and will participate in the discipline’s undergraduate program, teaching, research and scholarly activities.

About you

The successful candidate will need to have:

- Registration, or eligibility for registration, as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- At least 5-years postgraduate experience.
- Prior experience in the development and/or delivery of research-informed teaching in tertiary education and/or within an occupational therapy or related context;
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a team and support a positive student experience.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community stakeholders including those from industry and with lived experience.
- Demonstrating ongoing engagement with and contribution to research and/or scholarly activity..
- Currently undertaking, or have completed, a higher degree in an appropriate field (highly regarded but is not essential); PhD essential for appointment to Senior Lecturer

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees.



Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

For further information please contact Professor Sanetta du Toit on email ••••@ecu.edu.au

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

📌 Senior Lecturer - Occupational Therapy (Joondalup)
🏢 Edith Cowan University
📍 Joondalup