Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Academic Level C - $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Health (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.

For more information please visit us online: School of Health

The Opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of environmental health within the Public Health Discipline at UniSC. In this role, you will design and lead the delivery of an innovative and practice-oriented environmental health curriculum that prepares students to address complex health challenges arising from environmental risks and climate change. You’ll inspire students to become effective and ethical environmental health professionals who protect and promote health in diverse communities.

Your research will align with UniSC’s strategic priorities, with a focus on environmental health protection, climate resilience, health equity, and the socio-ecological determinants of health. You’ll lead and participate in collaborative research projects, supervise higher degree research candidates, and strengthen external partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders to enhance both student learning and research outcomes.

You will:

• lead the design and delivery of an innovative environmental health curriculum that prepares students to address current and emerging environmental health challenges in diverse settings;
• conduct impactful research aligned with School and University priorities; such as environmental determinants of health, climate resilience, and health equity, and supervise higher degree research students; and
• foster strong partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders to enhance student learning, research translation, and real-world health outcomes.

About you:

As an accomplished academic and educator, you are passionate about the role of environmental health in creating sustainable, healthy communities. You bring expertise, credibility, and vision to your teaching, research, and industry engagement. You create inclusive, engaging learning environments and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and academic leadership. A confident communicator and effective collaborator, you work well across teams and disciplines to influence positive change in the health of communities and the development of future environmental health professionals.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• A professionally accredited qualification in environmental health, meeting the requirements for registration as an Environmental Health Officer with Environmental Health Australia;
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, supported by student feedback, peer review, and the capacity to design and deliver higher education curricula;
• An established track record of research, including peer-reviewed publications, research team participation, and supervision of honours or higher degree research students;
• Experience in academic leadership or administration, such as course or program coordination;
• Strong industry and community connections, including membership of relevant professional bodies;
• Evidence of a collegial and collaborative approach, contributing to a positive and high-performing academic environment; and
• Commitment to ongoing academic development, including active participation in professional learning activities.

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: Senior Lecturer in Environmental 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 16 November 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:

Associate Professor Jane Taylor
Discipline Lead, Public – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5459 4543
Email: jtaylor6@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.

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.