Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

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 Lecturer in Allied Health Assistance, you will deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to curriculum development, coordination, and student support within the Diploma of Allied Health Assistance (AHA). In this role, you will help ensure students receive contemporary, evidence-informed learning experiences that are aligned with industry standards and workforce needs. You will also support student engagement, progression, and successful completion through effective teaching, feedback, and academic guidance.

You will provide academic leadership in teaching and learning by contributing to curriculum design, assessment development, and continuous improvement. You will strengthen the relevance of the AHA curriculum to contemporary allied health practice through engagement with industry and community partners, and by participating in integrated, cross-disciplinary program delivery. Through teaching excellence, academic service, and engagement with scholarship, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing UniSC’s reputation for high-quality allied health education.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• teach and support students across the AHA program, delivering high-quality learning experiences through face-to-face, online, and blended modes, and providing timely feedback and academic guidance;
• lead curriculum and assessment development, including designing, evaluating, and continuously improving learning activities and assessment tasks to ensure they meet industry standards and graduate outcomes; and
• build and maintain industry and community partnerships, strengthening the program’s workforce relevance through engagement with allied health providers and contributing to cross-disciplinary program delivery and regional engagement initiatives.

About you:

You are an experienced allied health professional and passionate educator who is committed to student success. You bring strong clinical and academic knowledge, and you can design, deliver, and evaluate effective learning experiences across multiple teaching modes. You are collaborative, inclusive, and actively engaged with industry and community partners to support workforce development and student outcomes.

You will possess:

• A degree in an allied health profession (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, nutrition and dietetics);
• Completion or near completion of a doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field;
• Effectiveness as a teacher, demonstrated by student feedback, peer review, and evidence of curriculum design and delivery;
• An established research track record, including refereed publications, participation in research teams, and co-supervision of honours and HDR students;
• Membership and strong connections with relevant professional bodies, community groups, and/or professional practice;
• Strong personal qualities and a collegial approach that support a positive academic environment and high standards for staff and students; and
• Evidence of ongoing academic development and a commitment to improving teaching practice.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University.

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: Lecturer in Allied Health

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 8 March 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 Pamela Meredith
Discipline Lead, Occupational Therapy – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 3875
Email: pmeredith@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.