Careers at UniSC

• School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie or UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)

School of Business and Creative Industries: Ready to make an impact in a dynamic world?

Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team within the School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI). Our mission is “educating to make a difference”, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head-on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you'll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.

The Opportunity

In this education-focused role, you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) across undergraduate and postgraduate Business and Commerce programs. You will develop and deliver a range of WIL models, including industry placements, project-based and capstone courses, simulated and online experiences, and student mobility initiatives. Your focus will be on creating authentic, high-impact learning experiences that are academically rigorous, scalable, and aligned with contemporary professional practice.

Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, industry partners, and UniSC’s centralised WIL team, you will build and sustain strong partnerships to expand student opportunities across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, and broader regions. You will contribute to the development of inclusive and innovative WIL models, engage stakeholders in co-creating real-world learning experiences, and support interdisciplinary approaches that enhance student employability and reflect evolving industry needs.

For more information please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries

You will:

• deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching through innovative curriculum design, contemporary learning practices, effective assessment, and meaningful student engagement across diverse learning environments including both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
• contribute to the University’s research profile by developing expertise, undertaking impactful research, collaborating with research teams, publishing outcomes, and supporting research partnerships and higher degree research supervision;
• build and maintain strong regional, national, and international partnerships that connect academic expertise with industry, community, and professional practice to deliver meaningful external engagement outcomes; and
• contribute to the University’s strategic priorities through active participation in service, leadership, governance, and collaborative initiatives that support teaching, research, and broader institutional objectives.

About you:

You are a motivated, industry-connected academic with a passion for delivering innovative, high-impact Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences that prepare students for success in contemporary business environments. You bring demonstrated capability in designing, coordinating, and delivering placement and project-based WIL programs, and are an engaging educator who creates authentic, practice-based learning that integrates real-world industry contexts and supports diverse student cohorts to achieve strong employability outcomes. A collaborative and proactive professional, you build productive partnerships with industry, government, and community organisations to create meaningful student opportunities, while contributing to curriculum innovation, scholarship, and continuous improvement. You are confident using digital systems, data, and reporting tools to support effective program coordination and quality outcomes, and you contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collegial academic environment focused on student success.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification (completed or near completion) in a relevant business or commerce discipline, or equivalent professional standing
• Demonstrated experience in the design, coordination, or delivery of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), including placement and/or project-based models
• Proven effectiveness as an applied, industry-integrated educator, with the ability to design and deliver authentic, practice-based learning, develop employability-focused curriculum and assessment, and engage diverse student cohorts to achieve strong learning outcomes
• A strong track record in building and sustaining productive partnerships with industry, government, or community organisations to create meaningful student opportunities
• An emerging profile in research and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including publications and contributions to WIL, curriculum innovation, or student employability
• Well-developed organisational and digital capability, including the use of systems, power BI, data, and reporting to support program coordination, continuous improvement, and student employability outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience designing or delivering online, virtual, or scalable WIL models for diverse or distributed student cohorts
• Experience developing and delivering student mobility or field-based WIL programs, including academic quality assurance and coordination

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: 494460_Lecturer in Business (Work Integrated Learning)

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 14 June 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

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:

Dr Shahab Pourfakhimi
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) - School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5690
Email: spourfak@usc.edu.au

or

Dr Jane Menzies
Discipline Lead, Business and Senior Lecturer in International Business - School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5594
Email: jmenzies@usc.edu.au

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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.