Careers at UniSC

Senior Lecturer in Nursing

• School of Health, UniSC Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus. 
• Level C, $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

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.

Join us in shaping the future of nursing education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As an academic leader, you will drive the implementation and delivery of progressive nursing programs, fostering innovation and excellence. Collaborating closely with health industry partners, you'll expand our impactful work integrated learning initiatives, ensuring real-world readiness for our students. Your research will align with our School's commitment to tackling pressing health challenges, preparing graduates to excel in leadership and research roles within the evolving healthcare landscape. This is your chance to make a profound impact, influencing the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• shape innovative nursing education through curriculum design, teaching leadership, and mentoring, with recognition for excellence in learning and teaching;
• deliver impactful research, secure grants, publish widely, and mentor future researchers to drive real-world healthcare solutions;
• contribute to governance, strategy, and initiatives that enhance the School and University; and
• build partnerships, collaborate on real-world projects, and create opportunities that benefit students and society.

About you

You're passionate about shaping the future of nursing education, bringing fresh ideas, innovative teaching, and real-world impact to everything you do. You thrive on engaging students, designing enriching learning experiences, and staying at the forefront of your field. Research is a core part of your work, and you're eager to drive meaningful projects, publish impactful findings, and mentor the next generation of healthcare leaders. Beyond the classroom and the lab, you build strong industry and community connections, turning collaboration into opportunities that benefit students and society. You're a team player who contributes to a vibrant, inclusive university culture - supporting, inspiring, and leading by example.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven effectiveness as a teacher, demonstrated through student feedback, peer reviews, and strong student outcomes, with a talent for conceiving, developing, and delivering engaging higher education curricula.
• A strong track record in research, including refereed publications, participation in externally funded research projects, successful supervision of higher degree candidates, and research that makes an impact.
• Leadership qualities that foster a positive academic environment, driving high engagement and achievement for both staff and students.
• Experience in academic administration, such as program coordination, within a university setting.
• Active membership in relevant professional bodies, community groups, or professional practice.
• A commitment to continuous academic development, demonstrated by regular participation in professional learning activities and a desire to grow as an academic.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
• Formal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and/or 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:  493059_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 March 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:

Professor Stephen Neville
Discipline Lead, Nursing – School of Health
Email: sneville2@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 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

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.