Expression of Interest: OTA Clinical Award Selection Panel

Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is seeking applications for the OTA Clinical Award Selection Panel. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get involved with recognising high-calibre clinical-based projects or studies within Australia, and for your contribution and standing within clinical or professional occupational therapy practice to be acknowledged.

OTA Clinical Award Selection Panel
The OTA Clinical Award Selection Panel is responsible for applying the selection criteria as dictated by the Occupational Therapy Trust Fund to award the annual OTA Clinical Award. The Selection Committee comprises three occupational therapists who:

• Meet a minimum of two times per year (virtual meetings),
• Assess Clinical Award applications in line with set criteria,
• Make recommendations for funding awards in the Clinical Award,
• Review and monitor outputs from individuals who have previously received awards, and
• Liaise with OTA as needed related to the award.

Eligibility
The Clinical Award Selection Panel is open to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to the Australian occupational therapy profession, and OTA, from any state or territory and any practice area. Six years of consecutive membership with OTA is required, along with ten years (minimum) of professional or clinical occupational therapy experience. Members of the Selection Panel serve for 2-3 years.

Applications close Friday 13 December 2024, 12pm AEDT. Successful applicants will be aiding in the selection of 2024-25 Clinical Award recipients.

To apply, please complete the application form here and provide relevant supporting documentation. Return the completed form and supporting documentation to awards@otaus.com.au by Friday 22 November 2024. You will be contacted if you are successful in your appointment to the Clinical Award Selection Panel.

About the Clinical Award
Established in 1948, the OT School of Victoria was the second occupational therapy school in Australia. Following its dissolution in 1974, the directors of the School founded the Occupational Therapy Trust Fund to promote research and clinical development in occupational therapy in Victoria. The Trust generously donated $510,000 in funds to OTA in 2018-19 and this award was established, which aims to promote advancement in clinical practice by supporting members of OTA to engage in clinical-based projects and studies. The award is open to OTA members from any state or territory who have a minimum of four years of clinical experience and hold current AHPRA registration.