Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level A, $80,531 - $109,044 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until Dec 2025

The Opportunity

The Associate Clinical Educator in Prosthetics and Orthotics will make significant contributions to teaching and research within the Prosthetics and Orthotics program. You will teach, perform course coordination, and supervise students within undergraduate health programs, as well as contributing to and engaging in professional activities at UniSC.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• be an effective teacher and make sound independent contributions to delivering teaching, learning and graduate outcomes;
• support the facilitation of quality clinical education of students whilst on simulated, telehealth, external or internal placements;
• demonstrate engagement within the University through participation in School activities that enhance the student experience; and
• support the development of productive external links that benefit students, community and University. For example, they engage with industry to apply discipline knowledge and skills that benefit external stakeholders and students and can be involved in activities that encourage participation in university life through outreach activities.

About you:

We are seeking a clinical educator with strong subject matter and pedagogical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for student-centered teaching. The ideal candidate will implement innovative teaching methods, create a positive learning environment, and design fair assessments to track student progress. You will provide quality clinical education of students in various forms: including simulated, telehealth, external and internal placements.

You will possess:

1. A minimum of 5 years clinical experience as an accredited professional in the field of prosthetics and orthotics, along with a relevant qualification or equivalent accreditation and professional standing.
2. Current membership or eligibility to the Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). 
3. Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by:

• the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching.

1. Membership of, and sound connections with relevant professional bodies, community groups and in professional practice.

Position Description:  492858 - Associate Clinical Educator Prosthetics Orthotics.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Associate Professor Jane Taylor
Discipline Lead, Public Health
Telephone: 07 5459 4543
Email: jtaylor6@usc.edu.au  

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We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.