• School of Education and Tertiary Access | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level C, $144,979 - $167,068 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), Ongoing appointment

School of Education and Tertiary Access (SETA)

School of Education and Tertiary Access: Empowering students for positive change - be part of our dynamic community!

At the School of Education and Tertiary Access, we are a dynamic community of educators, students, and researchers committed to excellence in education, outdoor environmental studies, and tertiary access pathways. As part of our close-knit team, you'll have the opportunity to empower students to become influential leaders and advocates, driving positive change both locally and globally. With strong ties to public and independent schools in the region, your involvement in developing and delivering impactful programs for pre-service teachers will be instrumental in shaping the future of education. Your research will make a real-world impact, contributing to our legacy of quality studies and mentorship.

The Opportunity

You will join a discipline dedicated to preparing skilled, adaptable, and socially conscious educators who make a meaningful difference in classrooms and communities. The School brings together excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement to deliver transformative educational experiences and positive outcomes across diverse learning environments.

You will provide academic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, research, and engagement activities, contributing to the delivery and coordination of programs across face-to-face and online learning environments. Through collaboration, mentoring, and innovation, you will support School and Faculty priorities while helping shape the future of teacher education through evidence-informed practice, impactful research, and strong partnerships with the education sector. This is an opportunity to influence student success, advance research excellence, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for the broader community.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Education and Tertiary Access

You will:

• Lead and coordinate courses and programs, ensuring exceptional student learning experiences across a range of delivery modes;
• Design, develop and continuously enhance contemporary curriculum and learning experiences informed by educational research and industry practice;
• Deliver engaging teaching that supports student achievement, retention and graduate success;
• Build and maintain an active research profile through publications, collaborative projects and higher degree research supervision;
• Contribute to research funding opportunities and strengthen the School's research impact through productive partnerships;
• Foster strong relationships with schools, professional bodies, industry partners and community stakeholders;
• Provide academic leadership, mentor colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing academic culture; and
• Support School, Faculty and University initiatives through governance, service and strategic contribution.

About you:

You are an accomplished educator and researcher with a passion for teacher education and a strong commitment to student success. Bringing expertise in one or more of Health and Physical Education, Outdoor and Environmental Education, Mathematics and Numeracy, Science, Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), or Early Childhood Education, you are dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences that prepare future educators to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

With a collaborative and inclusive approach, you build strong relationships with students, colleagues, research partners, and stakeholders across the education sector. You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement, while helping to shape the continued growth, reputation, and success of a dynamic and forward-thinking School.

You will possess:

• Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by:

• • student feedback on teaching using valid instrument/s, peer reviews and/or student outcomes, and
  • the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to the practice and leadership of relevant areas of teaching.

• A sound and established track record of research activity, including for example: refereed publications; participation in research teams whose research is funded by external competitive grants; quality supervision of, and timely completions by, candidates for honours and higher degrees by research; and impact of research;
• Sound leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence 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;
• Participation and success in academic administrative functions e.g. program coordination, within a University;
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice; and
• Evidence of regular participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
• Formal external and/or internal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and/or research.

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 30 August 2026.

Position description:  494764_Senior Lecturer in Education.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:

APrf Margaret Marshman
Discipline Lead, Secondary and Outdoor Education - School of Education and Tertiary Access
Telephone: 07 5459 4699
Email: mmarshma@usc.edu.au  

or 

Professor Kate Williams
Dean, School of Education and Tertiary Access
Email: DeanSETA@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

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.