Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, UniSC Caboolture
• Level A, $80,531 - $109,044 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months commencing 2 January 2026

The Opportunity

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.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting students throughout their clinical placements by delivering high-quality, evidence-based education across diverse settings; including simulated, telehealth, and clinical environments. You’ll contribute to the training and development of clinical facilitators, collaborate with academic staff to enhance clinical learning experiences, and help expand our partnerships with healthcare providers to ensure students graduate confident, competent, and ready to meet the needs of the health sector.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• contribute to the student learning experience while they are on clinical placement;
• support students to become successful and job ready nursing graduates;
• work with the Nursing leadership team to train and support clinical facilitators and provide support to clinical course coordinators; and
• develop and maintain key health partnerships to support and grow our work integrated learning footprint.

About you:

You will bring sound experience in nursing within a clinical practice setting, along with a strong commitment to providing a supportive and enriching learning experience for our students. You’ll be eager to contribute to a positive, collaborative academic environment that fosters excellence for both staff and students.

Your passion lies in delivering educational programs that build clinical and professional capability, grounded in evidence-based best practice and designed to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

You will possess:

• Completion of a master’s qualification in a relevant field is preferred;
• Registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Proven effectiveness in clinical teaching, evidenced by student feedback, peer review, and/or student outcomes;
• Experience in delivering quality clinical education across multiple settings (e.g., clinical, simulated, and telehealth);
• Strong interpersonal and collegial skills that contribute to a positive academic culture;
• Engagement in professional development activities and a willingness to continue learning; and
• Membership or affiliation with relevant professional bodies and links to industry or community groups.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: Associate Clinical Educator

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight,  Sunday 26 October 2025.

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

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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: sneville2@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate).

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024).

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our 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.