Careers at UniSC

• School of Heath, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus
• Level D, $168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

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.

As an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, you’ll join our Sport and Exercise Science team and play a key role in shaping learning that truly matters. You’ll lead engaging teaching across clinical exercise physiology, with scope to specialise in areas such as paediatrics, women’s health, cultural awareness, and neurological or mental health conditions. You'll also continue to grow your research profile and professional practice in ways that support the School’s strategic direction and strengthen UniSC’s impact across our communities, partners, and the broader sector.

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

You will:

• contribute to meaningful research by leading projects, supporting emerging researchers and helping to advance the discipline nationally and internationally;
• support high-quality learning and teaching through considered curriculum design and by encouraging both students and colleagues to learn and grow;
• develop and maintain constructive partnerships that strengthen UniSC’s connections across local, national and international communities; and
• play an active role in fostering a supportive, collaborative academic culture and contributing to the ongoing work of the School and University.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is someone who brings thoughtful leadership to their research, teaching and engagement. You are ready to shape a clear research direction, guide meaningful projects, and support others as they develop their own scholarly practice. You create learning experiences that are engaging, current and genuinely supportive of student success. You value strong, purposeful relationships with colleagues, students and community partners, and you contribute positively to a collaborative academic environment. At your core, you are motivated by work that makes a real and lasting contribution to your discipline and to the region you serve.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field and recognised standing in Exercise Physiology, including accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• A demonstrated contribution to shaping and advancing the clinical exercise physiology field.
• A clear and well-established research program supported by strong outcomes, external recognition, successful HDR supervision and evidence of meaningful impact.
• Experience guiding research culture through mentoring, supporting early career academics and contributing to national discipline or assessment panels.
• A record of effective teaching, shown through thoughtful curriculum design, research-informed practice, leadership in learning and teaching initiatives and recognition for excellence.
• Personal qualities that foster a collaborative, supportive academic environment where students and colleagues can thrive.
• Extensive experience in academic administration within a university setting.
• The ability to build and sustain valuable partnerships across regional, national and international communities that enrich learning, research and engagement.

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:  493893_position description.pdf

UniSC is committed to attracting top talent from around the world and is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.

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

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 1 February 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained 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 Belinda Parmenter 
Discipline Lead, Sports and Exercise Science 
Telephone: 07 5456 5360
Email: bparmenter@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.