• Professional and clinical work integrated learning opportunities in Optometry.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
• Base salary range: Level A: $80,520– $108,362p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA's Optometry and Vision Science team provides exceptional hands-on experience through diverse work integrated learning opportunities across the state, nationally, and internationally. In Western Australia, students have opportunities in community eye clinics, corporate practices, and Aboriginal Medical Services in key locations like Geraldton, Broome, and Bunbury. Beyond the state, placements extend to major cities like Darwin and across Queensland, allowing students to engage with a wide array of patient populations. Internationally, placements are available in countries such as Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, and the United States, enriching the educational experience and preparing students to address vision care challenges in diverse cultural settings.

By integrating these extensive work integrated learning opportunities into the curriculum, UWA ensures that graduates are well-equipped with the practical skills and cultural competence needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of optometry, ultimately contributing to a work-ready health workforce tailored to the needs of Western Australia, including urban, regional, rural, and remote populations.

About the opportunity

• Organize and manage work-integrated learning opportunities for optometry students, ensuring they meet educational and accreditation standards while promoting collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate work-integrated learning experiences to ensure high quality and compliance with program standards, using student feedback and industry research for continuous improvement.

About you

• Optometrist or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Ability to provide student support and learning and teaching support in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment in participating in quality audit and evaluation research.
• Demonstrated management, organization skills by displaying evidence of effective communication, resilience/resourcefulness, independence/self-motivation, being collaborative and a team player, flexibility/ability to adapt to and accommodate changing surroundings, working well under pressure and effective stakeholder management.
• Ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of professionals and establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position description:  PD [Associate Lecturer (Simulation and Work Integrated Learning).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Khyber Alam at Khyber.alam@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 November 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.