Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Fraser Coast or UniSC Gympie
• Level A, $83,148 - $112,588 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term appointment until December 2026

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 supporting students throughout their clinical learning journey across simulated, telehealth, and placement environments. You will work closely with academic and clinical teams to ensure high-quality supervision, contribute to the development of clinical education practices, and strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers to expand work-integrated learning opportunities.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• support and enhance student learning during clinical placements through supervision, feedback, and evidence-informed teaching practices across diverse clinical settings;
• collaborate with nursing leadership to train and support clinical facilitators and contribute to continuous improvement of clinical education delivery;
• build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers to support and grow work-integrated learning opportunities; and
• contribute to a positive academic environment through engagement in School activities, professional development, and scholarship in learning and teaching.

About you:

You are passionate about clinical education and committed to supporting nursing students to become confident, capable graduates. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong clinical expertise, and a desire to continuously improve teaching and learning practices within a supportive academic environment.

You will possess:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a postgraduate qualification in nursing (or progress toward one);
• Demonstrated effectiveness in clinical teaching and student supervision across simulated, telehealth, and/or clinical placement settings;
• Experience supporting student learning through feedback, assessment, and the development of safe, engaging clinical learning environments;
• Strong connections with healthcare providers and/or professional bodies, with the ability to build and sustain partnerships that support work-integrated learning;
• Well-developed interpersonal and collegial skills that contribute to a positive, inclusive academic and clinical learning environment; and
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and academic development, with an interest in scholarship of learning and teaching.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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: 494476_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 7 June 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

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 latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five‑star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction.

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. Globally, UniSC is now placed in the top 501–600 institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranks first in Queensland in sustainability impact, reflecting the quality, relevance, and societal impact of our work.

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.