Job No: APTEO131967002 Campus Location: Ballarat Functional Unit: National School of Allied Health Work Type: Casual Expressions of interest are sought for Casual Lecturers in Charge and Tutors for Year 2 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Unit in Semester 2, at Ballarat campus Expected work dates from 21 July to 5 December 2025 About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. About The Faculty of Health Sciences: The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises three schools: - Allied Health - Behavioural and Health Sciences - Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine There are currently approximately 14,000 students (EFTSL) and 520 (FTE) staff in the faculty under the disciplines: occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, exercise science, exercise physiology, nutrition science, biomedical science, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, physiotherapy, psychology and public health. The Faculty is represented across seven ACU campuses. The Faculty's current research priorities focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolism, Health Services Research, Nutrition, Sports Performance and Rehabilitation, Psychology and Mental Health. An expanding portfolio of postgraduate courses is also available in coursework and research. Many postgraduate courses within the Faculty have been developed in conjunction with industries in order to meet specific needs of the professions and industry. Some postgraduate units are offered in flexible learning mode by online study. All students have professional and clinical experience that is supervised by specially qualified practitioners. Catholic hospitals and other public, private and specialty organisations, as well as schools and the health and sports industry, are involved with preparing for promoting and offering this valued and essential experience. The goals of the Faculty are closely linked to and emanate from the Mission of the University. The areas of achievement by the Faculty include the key areas of teaching and learning, research and scholarship, community engagement in addition to specific objectives regarding internationalisation, quality and resource management. It has well-established procedures for evaluating performance and ensuring quality which involve students and representatives of the various statutory registration authorities and professional organisations, as well as recent graduates and employers. Further information about the Faculty can be found at: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/faculties-directorates-and-staff/faculty-of-health-sciences About The National School of Allied Health: The National School of Allied Health is located on six of the University's campuses: Brisbane, Strathfield, North Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Ballarat and is responsible for delivery of programs in four professional disciplines: - Occupational Therapy - Speech Pathology - Physiotherapy - Social Work / Human Services Further information about the School can be found at: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/faculties-directorates-and-staff/faculty-of-health-sciences/school-of-allied-health . The School welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and community perspectives in our commitment to culturally responsive classrooms and culturally safe environments. Substantial work has been undertaken over the last 10 years to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing in curricula, as well as to build cultural capability and responsiveness in staff. Our aim is to create sustained working and teaching environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, cultural mentors and academics can thrive. Underpinning this work is a strong ongoing focus on community engagement both within and external to ACU to truly privilege the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People within co-design, delivery, and evaluation of all of the School's activities. Support to undertake cultural activities is available and encouraged within the school, faculty and university for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Responsibilities: Undertake duties associated with the Lecturer-in-Charge role, including attending weekly teaching team meetings with national teaching team and National Lecturer in Charge, maintaining an online learning management system (Canvas), developing tutorial activities (where needed for the local context), supporting the planning and preparation of a one-week simulated placement mid-way through the semester in collaboration with the local professional practice coordinator, delivering 11 weeks of tutorial content (2 hrs per week, one tutorial group), marking student assessments and finalising grades at the end of the semester Work closely with campus Course Coordinator, campus Professional Practice Coordinator (in relation to the Simulated Placement) the National lecturer in charge and teaching team members on other campuses (Melbourne, Nth Sydney and Brisbane) Deliver weekly two-hour tutorials during semester from August to October Assist with orientation of students to the simulated placement and act as a professional role model to students Work with the Ballarat Professional Practice Coordinator and national team to plan and organise students and clinical supervisors for the one-week simulated placement procure (materials and processes for the Sim Prac are well established) Liaise with the Course Coordinator and Professional Practice Coordinator regarding student progress Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of current and evidence-based practice, specifically that related to ergonomics, vocational rehabilitation, work related injury management and employment support for people with an activity or participation restriction Ensure a mutual understanding of expectations between yourself, the placement partner and students around scope, role and responsibilities and professional behaviour during placement Ensure that each student is provided with appropriate support and resources to assist them to meet their learning objectives. You will need to have: Current professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and eligible for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia Ltd Recent practice experience as an occupational therapist in the area of vocational rehabilitation Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and occupational therapy education Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with proven problem-solving capacity Possession of a current National Police Check Certificate and a current Working with Children Card 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. How to Apply: To lodge your Expression of Interest, please 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). General enquiries can be sent to Loretta Sheppard, DHOS Allied Health VIC - National School of Allied Health, [email protected] or Shelley Wright, Course Coordinator, Ballarat [email protected] Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers Advertised: 17-JUN-2025 Applications close: 02-JUL-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. Learn more about Athena Swan Expressions of interest sought for Casual Lecturers in Charge and Tutors for Year 2 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Unit in Semester 2, at our Ballarat campus