- School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie or UniSC Caboolture
- Level A, $83,148 - $112,588 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), Ongoing appointment
The School of Health (SOH)
Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
The Opportunity
As part of the Discipline of Nursing team, you will play a key role in the delivery of contemporary, evidence-informed nursing programs that prepare students to become confident, capable and job-ready graduates. You will also build and strengthen strategic health partnerships to expand and enhance our work-integrated learning opportunities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to grow your research profile in alignment with the School’s research agenda focused on current and emerging health priorities.
For more information please visit us online: School of Health
You will
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning through contemporary curriculum design, effective assessment, and engaging face-to-face and online learning experiences that support student success;
- Maintain discipline currency and contribute to continuous improvement of teaching practice, including scholarly approaches and practitioner research in learning and teaching;
- Contribute to research productivity by developing a research agenda, collaborating in research teams, securing funding opportunities, and disseminating findings to academic and broader audiences; and
- Build and sustain strategic internal and external partnerships that enhance teaching, research, work-integrated learning, and broader University engagement outcomes.
About you:
You are passionate about supporting the development of future-ready nursing graduates through engaging, evidence-based teaching and learning practices. You thrive in a collaborative academic environment and contribute to a positive culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement for both students and colleagues.
You will possess:
- A minimum of a Graduate Certificate in the nursing discipline and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Effectiveness as a teacher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
- Research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field;
- Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 July 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
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
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Professor Stephen Neville
Discipline Lead, Nursing – School of Health
Email: [email protected]
Discover UniSC
We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.
We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.
