• School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• 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

Join a forward-thinking academic team contributing to UniSC’s International Sport Management program and Bachelor of Communication. This is an exciting opportunity to shape sport education and strengthen UniSC’s national and international reputation in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will bring expertise in sport management, communication and legacy, preparing graduates to navigate the evolving global sport landscape.

Through innovative teaching, applied research and strategic industry engagement, you will build partnerships with sporting organisations, government agencies and event bodies, while contributing to student employability and the University’s growing involvement in sport and mega-event legacy. You will also help develop a collaborative research culture and position UniSC as a valued contributor to Brisbane 2032 and the future of sport.

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

You will:

• deliver high-quality, scholarly teaching by maintaining discipline expertise, designing and continuously improving curricula, using contemporary technologies, and engaging students through effective face-to-face and online learning, assessment, and feedback practices;
• contribute to learning and teaching leadership and scholarship by participating in professional development, improving teaching practice, engaging in practitioner research, publishing outcomes, and sharing expertise within and beyond the University;
• build research capability and impact through developing a clear research agenda, conducting and collaborating on research projects, applying for competitive grants, publishing findings, and supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates; and
• strengthen internal and external engagement by developing strategic partnerships with sporting organisations, industry, government and event bodies, collaborating with academic and professional peers, and applying disciplinary expertise to real-world challenges that support regional, national and international impact.

About you:

You are an engaging and forward-thinking academic with a passion for sport management, communication and the evolving global sporting landscape. You bring a strong understanding of contemporary sport, including governance, commercialisation, sponsorship, sport development and the communication and legacy of major sporting events. You are committed to delivering innovative, industry-informed learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers across the sport industry.

A collaborative and motivated professional, you build meaningful relationships with sporting organisations, industry partners, government and academic colleagues. You bring an emerging research profile and a commitment to applied scholarship, alongside the ability to translate industry knowledge into meaningful learning and research outcomes. You are passionate about student success and keen to contribute to UniSC’s growing reputation in sport education and its involvement in Brisbane 2032.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in Sport Communication, Sports Media, Sport Management or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering high-quality teaching and curriculum in sport management, communication and/or sport event legacy
• Evidence of effective teaching practice, including innovative curriculum design, student engagement and positive learning and employability outcomes
• An emerging research and publication profile in sport management, communication, media narratives or sporting event legacy
• Experience developing industry partnerships and working with sporting organisations, federations, clubs, government or sporting event organising committees
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary academic team

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification in higher education or tertiary teaching and/or Fellowship of Advance HE/Higher Education Academy
• Experience contributing to competitive research grant applications and supervising Honours or Higher Degree by Research students
• Expertise in regional sport development, management or legacy planning, particularly in the Queensland context and in relation to major sporting events
• Understanding of AI competencies and their responsible integration into curriculum and decision-making contexts
• Experience contributing to university service, committees, open days or program administration

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.

How to apply

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 29 November 2026. 

Position description: 494955_Lecturer in Sport Management and Communication.pdf

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.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

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

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

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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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.