Careers at UniSC

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

The School of Heath (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.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the next generation of nutrition and dietetics professionals by supervising, training, assessing, and supporting students on professional placements. You’ll also manage clients attending our Nutrition and Dietetic clinics, collaborate with placement partners, professional bodies, and the community, and work closely with discipline staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences. Alongside contributing to teaching and clinical education, you’ll be actively involved in quality improvement initiatives and broader School and University activities. Based at UniSC’s Sippy Downs campus, this role offers the opportunity to combine clinical practice, education, and community engagement in a rewarding and impactful way.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

About you:

As a passionate educator in nutrition and dietetics, you foster inclusive and engaging learning environments that empower students to thrive. With strong subject expertise, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset, you design meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity and build confidence. Committed to student success, you continually refine your teaching, embrace innovative approaches, and contribute to a supportive and high-performing academic community.

You will possess:

• Completion or near-completion of a doctoral 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;
• Evidence of Accredited Practising Dietitian status as recognised by Dietitians Australia;
• Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by:
  • student feedback on clinical teaching and student supervision placement in various forms: including simulated placement, telehealth placement, external and internal placements using valid instrument/s, peer review and/or student outcomes, and
  • the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching.
• Evidence of leadership of quality clinical education of undergraduate students in various forms: including simulated, telehealth, external and internal placements;
• Experience with managing the nutrition care process of individual clients/ patients;
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies, community groups and/or in professional practice and evidence of leading development of new partnerships;
• Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students and evidence of leading staff; and
• Evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

• Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University.
• Accredited Sports Dietitian as recognised by Sports Dietitians Australia.

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:  493680 - Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Education.pdf

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.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 October 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 and Dietetics – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5430 2898
Email: fpelly@usc.edu.au

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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.