Lead occupational therapy clinical education initiatives that build workforce capability, support new graduates and enhance care across Metro North.

Job details

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Occupational Therapy education and workforce development across Metro North Health. Supporting services across adult physical health, paediatrics and mental health settings, you will work with clinicians, students and new graduates to strengthen clinical education capability and build high-quality learning environments that support professional growth and excellent patient care.

As the Senior Occupational Therapist – Clinical Education Support Officer, you will coordinate clinical education programs, support supervisors in developing the next generation of Occupational Therapists and contribute to a statewide program that drives innovation, consistency and excellence in Occupational Therapy clinical education. The role spans multiple facilities and service areas, providing significant variety and the opportunity to influence workforce capability across the health service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Coordinate and support clinical education programs for Occupational Therapy students and new graduates, promoting high-quality, consistent learning experiences across Metro North Health.
• Provide expert advice, mentoring and support to professional and operational supervisors, clinicians and stakeholders regarding clinical education standards and development opportunities.
• Apply advanced Occupational Therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support students, new graduates and clinicians across a variety of practice domains and clinical settings.
• Collaborate with local and statewide Clinical Educators, universities and service partners to strengthen clinical education capacity, capability and innovation.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and evaluation activities that enhance Occupational Therapy education and training outcomes across the health service.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MH691719 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)