Nerida Croker
Mount Hawthorn,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong foundations in Occupational Therapy, teaching, and mentoring. Committed to continuous learning and growth.
Recognized for strong investigative approach, use of online resources, written communication, and collaborative teamwork skills. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapts to new initiatives to support team and organisational objectives. Organized, friendly, thorough, and dependable with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership experience across various settings, aligning focus and efforts with organisational and team goals. Is respected by peers and colleagues.
Committed to making meaningful contributions and achieving outcomes that make a difference to individuals, teams, organisations, and consumers - accepting the challenge of new professional roles, skills, and project initiatives as opportunities arise.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Work History Outlines A Mix of Positions
Permanent Part-Time Role in WA Health Department With Other Positions in Academia, Health Policy, and Project Work.
- Enjoys mix of part-time clinical Occupational Therapy work with teaching and project work as outlined in work history below.
- Self-motivated and well organised with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled at working independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
Head of Department/Coordinator Occupational Therapy Services
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, North Metropolitan Health Service, WA Department of Health
02.2010 - 04.2025
- Employed 15 years part-time as coordinator of Occupational Therapy services at a tertiary hospital.
- Provided all clinical Occupational Therapy services to the inpatients and outpatients, prioritising patients with complex care and discharge needs and/or those with disability.
- Managed the Occupational Therapy service - including control of cost centre budget and resource management (staff and equipment); policy development; hospital accreditation and quality standards; use of I-Procurement; and profession-specific representation on hospital committees and projects (eg. new Women's Hospital).
- Senior leadership experience contributed to Allied Health Support Unit, including Allied Health business, service planning, and policy review. Represented Allied Health as requested.
- Advanced clinical practice Occupational Therapy experience in the area of Women’s Health - including Gynae-Oncology (State-wide Cancer service), Gynaecology, Urology, and Obstetrics (focus on disability).
- Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive reports and documents for executive review and decision-making.
- Excellent ability to identify health resources and current research to inform clinical planning and assist with service delivery.
- Contributed to hospital wide committees (Eg. Disability -DAIP, Bariatric Care, National Hospital Standards - Falls Risk Management) and project work for new initiatives.
- Implemented consumer focused care.
Medico Legal Assessment and Reporting
Network Case Management Services
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Casual employment - allocated casework for Medico-legal Occupational Therapy assessment and reporting (eg. Workers’ Compensation claim, Motor Vehicle Insurance claim).
- Comprehensive and holistic assessment of clients with complex needs and disabilities.
- Detailed reporting of needs and costs for rehabilitation, treatment, lifelong care needs, and assistive equipment requirements.
- High standard of written communication as required for Medico-legal purposes.
Problem Based Learning Tutor/Senior Lecturer
School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia
07.2006 - 05.2017
- Employed 11 years part-time as Senior Lecturer/Tutor of Problem Based Learning tutorials to 1st Year post graduate Doctor of Medicine students.
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance student collaborative learning and problem-solving skills.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning. Participated as an examiner for vivas.
- Nominated for the Dean’s Teaching Award in 2010.
Project Officer/Clinical Supervisor
Interprofessional Ambulatory Care (IpAC) Unit, Edith Cowan University
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted with development of new Interprofessional Ambulatory Care (IpAC) Unit for undergraduate health students at Edith Cowan University.
- Researched models of Interprofessional Practice, Learning and Education to inform project planning.
- Partnered with project team members to allocate and complete project tasks.
- Developed project resources on Interprofessional Practice, Learning, and Education.
Project Officer/Senior Occupational Therapist
North Metropolitan Area Health Service, WA Department of Health
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Employed part-time as Interprofessional Learning (IPL) and Education (IPE) Project Coordinator/Officer.
- Assisted with development of new IPL fieldwork initiatives for undergraduate health students and training of staff.
- Coordinated project activities to ensure alignment with health service and university objectives.
- Assisted in developing project plans, timelines, resources, and resource allocation strategies.
Senior Development Officer
Health Networks Branch (Office of Chief Medical Officer), WA Department of Health
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Seconded to Level 7 Senior Development Officer role to develop and manage projects for the Musculoskeletal Health Network. Contributed to senior leadership within the Health Networks Branch.
- Implemented state-wide consultation, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.
- Facilitated working groups (with consumer representation) to inform models of care.
- Developed comprehensive evidence-based models of care for Inflammatory Arthritis, Spinal Pain, and Elective Orthopaedic Surgery models of care that were aligned with state WA Health Department objectives and community needs.
- Supervised and managed staff working on other statewide Musculoskeletal Health Network projects.
Senior Occupational Therapist, Ambulatory Care
North Metropolitan Area Health Service, WA Department of Health
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Employed (0.5 FTE) as Senior Occupational Therapist, Public Health & Ambulatory Care Chronic Disease Management Team.
- Developed and implemented self-management programs for people living with COPD, Heart Failure, and Diabetes.
TAFE Lecturer & Tutor
Central TAFE (Leederville Campus)
02.2006 - 07.2006
- Lecturer and Tutor of Human Biology unit for migrants undertaking bridging course for entry into Enrolled Nursing courses.
- Developed course content and assessments aligned with curriculum standards and learning outcomes.
University Tutor, Health Science Communication
School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
02.2006 - 07.2006
- Employed on contract as a tutor for undergraduate students undertaking 1st Year Health Science Communication unit.
- Facilitated lectures and group tutoring sessions in health science communication.
- Assisted in evaluating student progress.
Senior & Level 3/5 Occupational Therapist
Shenton Park Campus, Royal Perth Hospital
02.1998 - 04.2006
- Employed part-time as an Occupational Therapist in Rehabilitation in the Home service (RITH).
- The early discharge rehabilitation service was home and community-based. This program operated under a case management model with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Occupational Therapy service included assessment and rehabilitation of patients with orthopaedic, rheumatological, neurological and neurosurgical conditions, plus RITH program data collection and evaluations.
Social Research Interviewer
I-View Pty. Ltd.
03.2004 - 09.2004
- Employed on contract as an independent social research interviewer for a national longitudinal research project of Australian children, administered by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, Canberra.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with diverse population.
- Focused attention to detail whilst completing assignments to ensure research protocols were followed.
University Tutor & Examiner
School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
12.1997 - 12.2003
- Employed on various contracts as a tutor/examiner of Occupational Therapy students in various units.
- Tutored undergraduate units: General Medicine, Neurological assessment, Rehabilitation, Upper Limb Anatomy and Kinesiology.
- Tutored Masters of Occupational Therapy unit: Clinical Medicine.
Level 3/5 to Senior Occupational Therapist
Shenton Park Campus, Royal Perth Hospital
01.1985 - 04.1997
- Continuous fulltime employment at Royal Perth (Rehabilitation) Hospital for 12 years as an Occupational Therapist in the clinical areas of spinal, orthopaedic, rheumatology, neurosurgery, and neurology assessment and rehabilitation.
- Positions varied from HSUA Level 3/5 (Base Grade) to Level 7 (Acting Coordinator, Neuroscience Unit) with supervision of Occupational Therapy students and staff.
Education
Graduate Certificate in University Teaching -
School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WABachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
WA Institute of Technology (now Curtin University)
Bentley, WA1984
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Report preparation and writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Policy development with stakeholder engagement
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Extensive Occupational Therapy experience
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Reliable, friendly, and dependable staff member
Timeline
Medico Legal Assessment and Reporting
Network Case Management Services
07.2021 - 07.2023
Project Officer/Clinical Supervisor
Interprofessional Ambulatory Care (IpAC) Unit, Edith Cowan University
11.2010 - 01.2011
Head of Department/Coordinator Occupational Therapy Services
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, North Metropolitan Health Service, WA Department of Health
02.2010 - 04.2025
Project Officer/Senior Occupational Therapist
North Metropolitan Area Health Service, WA Department of Health
05.2009 - 02.2010
Senior Development Officer
Health Networks Branch (Office of Chief Medical Officer), WA Department of Health
06.2007 - 04.2009
Problem Based Learning Tutor/Senior Lecturer
School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia
07.2006 - 05.2017
Senior Occupational Therapist, Ambulatory Care
North Metropolitan Area Health Service, WA Department of Health
04.2006 - 06.2007
TAFE Lecturer & Tutor
Central TAFE (Leederville Campus)
02.2006 - 07.2006
University Tutor, Health Science Communication
School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
02.2006 - 07.2006
Social Research Interviewer
I-View Pty. Ltd.
03.2004 - 09.2004
Senior & Level 3/5 Occupational Therapist
Shenton Park Campus, Royal Perth Hospital
02.1998 - 04.2006
University Tutor & Examiner
School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
12.1997 - 12.2003
Level 3/5 to Senior Occupational Therapist
Shenton Park Campus, Royal Perth Hospital
01.1985 - 04.1997
Work History Outlines A Mix of Positions
Permanent Part-Time Role in WA Health Department With Other Positions in Academia, Health Policy, and Project Work.
Graduate Certificate in University Teaching -
School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
WA Institute of Technology (now Curtin University)