Clinical Education Liaison Manager – Occupational Therapy
The University of Queensland seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Clinical Education team as a Clinical Education Liaison Manager. This role is tailor-made for experienced occupational therapists seeking to apply their clinical expertise to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Job Description
This part-time (60% FTE), 12-month opportunity is designed to cover a period of secondment for the current incumbent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, coordinating, reporting, and liaising on matters pertaining to the provision of quality clinical practice experiences for occupational therapy students enrolled in our Bachelor and Master of Occupational Therapy programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support and advice for students in the clinical education context, informed by professional, ethical, legal, and organisational standards.
* Manage the allocation of professional practice placements, ensuring balanced student experiences reflective of Occupational Therapy Board of Australia accreditation requirements.
* Lead the administrative processes associated with clinical placement activity, including allocation and timetabling of students to placements, assessment, results, and placement management data.
* Liaise and negotiate with stakeholders within various sectors, including public, private, education, industry, and NGOs, on matters relevant to clinical education, including development and evaluation of new and existing placement opportunities.
* Develop, provide, and evaluate education and training strategies and resources for professional practice educators on facilitating learning and assessing student clinical practice, in line with the School's directions.
Requirements
* A degree in Occupational Therapy with a minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the clinical education of students.
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders through networking and engagement.
* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, representative of high-level stakeholder engagement, including presenting at various forums.
* Self-motivation, ability to assume responsibility, problem-solve, and take initiative to enhance operational and strategic outcomes.
* Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities to successful conclusion.
Benefits
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
* 17% superannuation contributions.
* 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Access to flexible working arrangements.
* Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to the Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
About UQ
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Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education