Careers at UniSC

Join Our Academic Community: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academics

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander academic seeking a supportive and inclusive environment to thrive in your career? The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is actively seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals like you to join our academic community. By joining the academic talent pool, you will be informed of positions at the University that best match your employment preferences. 

About Us

At UniSC, we are committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Why UniSC

• Research Excellence: Join a community of scholars engaged in groundbreaking research and innovation across a wide range of disciplines.
• Teaching Excellence: Inspire the next generation of students and contribute to their academic and personal development in a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
• Community Engagement: Make a meaningful impact on Indigenous communities through research, outreach, and partnerships that address key issues and promote positive change.
• Career Development: Benefit from professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and support networks to advance your career and reach your full potential.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for Learning: Are you passionate about teaching, learning, and advancing knowledge in your field?
• Research Excellence: Do you have a strong track record of research excellence and a commitment to making meaningful contributions to your discipline?
• Community Engagement: Are you dedicated to engaging with Indigenous communities and addressing their needs through research, outreach, and partnership-building?
• Leadership Potential: Do you have the potential to lead and inspire others, both within and outside the academic community?

How to Apply

If you're ready to join a vibrant academic community that values diversity, inclusion, and excellence, we want to hear from you! Please submit your expression of interest along with your curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, and what you can bring to our academic community.

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.  It is a genuine occupational requirement and welfare measure under sections 25 and 104, respectively, of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person means a person who:

1. identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
2. is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
3. is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live, or formally lived.

Further information regarding how to prepare an 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.

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. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. 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.