Clinical Supervisor - Exercise Science

• Oversee a clinic that supports more than 150 students per year through their studies
• Make a positive impact on the lives and future careers of our students 
• Be innovative and creative with clinic operations and opportunities for students
• Create connections with the community for external placement opportunities
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus. 

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.  One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the role 

The overall purpose of the Clinical Supervisor is to provide supervision of the teaching clinic and placement activities of the College of Sport, Health and Engineering. Key components of this role include student supervision in the clinic, site visits, administration of placement contracts and other associated regulatory processes. 

This is a full-time, ongoing position at a HEP 6, $82,372 - $89,161 + 17% superannuation classification working 36.75 hours per week. 

Duties 

 An example of duties you may perform will include: 

• Undertake clinical supervision shifts within the Victoria University Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation (VUCER) clinic  
• Administration of external placement contracts and agreements using appropriate VU approved systems including risk management and professional readiness procedures (e.g. Police Checks) 
• Oversee internal and external placement-related assessment of students, including provision of results and completion of clinical requirements for ESSA accreditation 

About You:

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science or Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Masters degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. They must be eligible for exercise science accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist as well has having a current Working with Children’s Check, First Aid and CPR, and a Police Check. They will have demonstrated experience in apparently healthy or clinical supervision, including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to offer appropriate support to students.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff  

How to apply
To view a copy of the position description, please click here . Your application must include: 

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume, 
• Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description  
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25th of February 2024 (11:59pm AEDT)

Who Do You Contact? For further information relating to the position, please contact Associate Professor Jacqueline Williams, Head of Program (Sport and Movement Sciences), by [email protected] .

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.