Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, UniSC Sunshine Coast or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level C, $144,979 - $167,068 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Health

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.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, you will play a key leadership role in shaping contemporary nutrition and dietetics education through innovative curriculum design, high-quality teaching, and student supervision. Working collaboratively across the School of Health, you will contribute to interprofessional learning opportunities, strengthen academic capability, and help prepare highly skilled graduates ready to make meaningful contributions across clinical, community, and public health settings.

Alongside teaching excellence, you will build and contribute to impactful research that addresses contemporary health and nutrition challenges. Through collaboration, industry engagement, and leadership across teaching, research, and service, you will strengthen partnerships, support research growth, and enhance the discipline’s impact locally and beyond - join UniSC and make your mark.

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

You will:

• lead and inspire teaching excellence by designing and delivering innovative, evidence-based nutrition and dietetics programs that engage and support student success;
• drive impactful research through publications, research collaboration, grant activity, and supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates;
• strengthen academic leadership and collaboration by contributing to governance, mentoring colleagues, and fostering interdisciplinary learning opportunities; and
• build influential partnerships with industry, healthcare, and community stakeholders to enhance student outcomes, research translation, and professional engagement.

About you

You are an accomplished academic and an emerging or established leader in nutrition and dietetics education and research. You bring strategic thinking, innovation, and a collaborative mindset, along with a passion for improving health outcomes through education, scholarship, and industry engagement.

You are recognised for your ability to inspire and influence through teaching excellence, research contribution, and meaningful partnerships. You thrive in a connected, values-driven environment and are motivated by work that creates lasting impact for students, communities, and the broader health sector.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Recognition as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or Advanced APD with Dietitians Australia;
• A strong and demonstrable record of teaching excellence, including curriculum design, student engagement, and leadership in higher education;
• An established research profile, including publications, contribution to funded research, research collaboration, and evidence of impact;
• Experience supervising Higher Degree by Research students and supporting research capability;
• Proven leadership capabilities that contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing academic culture;
• Experience in academic administration, such as program coordination or related university functions; and
• Active engagement with professional bodies, industry, or community networks relevant to nutrition and dietetics.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education; and
• Experience developing and/or delivering curricula aligned to the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia within a professionally accredited dietetic education program.

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.

Position Description:  494535_Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics.pdf

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 21 June 2026. 

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:

Professor Fiona Pelly
Discipline Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics – School of Health
Email: fpelly@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.