Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level B, $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months

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.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

The Opportunity

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting students throughout their professional placements by delivering high-quality, evidence-based education across diverse settings – including simulated, telehealth, internal, and external clinical environments. You will supervise and assess students, help them develop as confident and competent dietetic professionals, and contribute to the ongoing quality and innovation of clinical education within the Nutrition and Dietetics program.

A key component of this position involves managing clients and athletes attending the Lifestyle and Performance Nutrition Clinic, including delivery of advanced sports nutrition services. You will work collaboratively with academic staff, industry partners, and the wider School of Health to enhance student learning experiences, support course delivery, and strengthen placement pathways.

You will:

• support and supervise nutrition and dietetic students across simulated, telehealth, and clinical placements to develop job-ready graduates;
• manage client care within the Lifestyle and Performance Nutrition Clinic and oversee sports nutrition services for the Dolphins National Rugby League club;
• collaborate with academic staff to deliver evidence-based clinical education and contribute to program quality and accreditation activities; and
• build and maintain strong partnerships with placement providers, industry, and community stakeholders.

About you:

You bring a strong background in clinical dietetic practice and education, underpinned by a commitment to student development and professional standards. You are passionate about evidence-based teaching, clinical excellence, and preparing students for diverse roles in contemporary healthcare settings.

You enjoy working collaboratively, engaging with industry, and contributing to a vibrant, supportive academic environment.

You will possess:

• Completion or near-completion of a PhD qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing or a minimum of ten years clinical experience as an accredited profession in the field of study;
• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia and Accredited Sports Dietitian status with Sports Dietitians Australia;
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a clinical educator across a variety of placement settings (e.g., simulated, telehealth, internal, and external);
• Experience in delivering the full nutrition care process in client management;
• A track record of leadership in clinical placement coordination or student supervision;
• Strong links with relevant professional bodies, community groups, and industry partners;
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills that contribute to a positive and high-performing academic culture;
• Ongoing participation in professional development and a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

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: Clinical Educator in Sports Nutrition

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 2 November 2025. 

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

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 Fiona Pelly
Discipline Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics – School of Health
Email: fpelly@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.

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.