Careers at UniSC

• School of Business and Creative Industries | Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment
• Academic Level C - $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

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.

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

The Opportunity

This role offers an exciting chance to lead the launch and growth of UniSC’s new International Sport Management program, while strengthening the university’s national and international reputation in sport education ahead of Brisbane 2032. You will shape a program that connects students with authentic industry experiences, driving partnerships with local, national, and global sporting organisations, and creating pathways that prepare graduates to excel in high-performance sport, governance, event and facility management, and sport development. The role blends curriculum leadership, strategic industry engagement, and applied research, providing opportunities to contribute to globally relevant projects, supervise HDR students, and elevate UniSC’s impact on contemporary sport management. This is a future-facing, influential position for an academic who thrives on collaboration, has extensive sport networks, and is committed to empowering students to make a meaningful impact on the world of sport and society.

You will:

• lead and inspire teaching, coordinating programs, designing innovative curricula, and enhancing student learning through reflective practice and scholarship;
• drive high-quality, impactful research, publishing in respected journals, leading projects, securing grants, and supervising HDR candidates;
• contribute to the School and University’s growth, governance, and strategic initiatives; and
• build meaningful industry and community partnerships that create opportunities for students, enrich the community, and strengthen UniSC’s reputation.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a passionate and forward-thinking academic who thrives on making a real impact for students, the University, and the wider community. You bring a commitment to high quality teaching, guiding and inspiring students through innovative, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. You are an accomplished researcher who pursues meaningful, high impact projects, communicates your findings widely, and supports the next generation of researchers. You are equally at home building strong partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally, connecting your expertise with real world opportunities and outcomes. Above all, you are someone who contributes to a positive, collaborative, and ambitious academic environment, helping shape the future of your discipline and empower students to thrive.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in Sport Management or a related business field with expertise in governance, events, tourism, sport development, policy, or related areas.
• Proven ability to design and lead student-centred, globally connected programs that inspire and prepare students for careers in sport, tourism, leisure, and events management.
• A strong commitment to student success through innovative, inclusive teaching, authentic industry experiences, and online or blended learning approaches.
• A track record of research excellence and scholarship, with high-quality publications and successful supervision of Higher Degree by Research students.
• Experience building and sustaining partnerships with national and international sporting organisations, federations, clubs, or mega-event committees to enhance learning, teaching, and research.

We’d also value:

• Higher education teaching qualifications or Fellowship of AdvanceHE/Higher Education Academy.
• Leadership or professional experience in sport governance, event management, or international sporting organisations.
• Experience with mega sporting events and host cities, including planning, evaluation, or legacy projects.
• Ability to leverage global networks while collaborating with local and regional stakeholders to integrate UniSC and its students into Brisbane 2032 and other major initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI applications in business, sport, or decision-making, with the ability to integrate these into curriculum and research.

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:  493537_position description.pdf

UniSC is committed to attracting top talent from around the world and is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 23 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.

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

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 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.