Careers at UniSC

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

The School of Heath (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.

The Opportunity

Join our vibrant Sport and Exercise Science team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of health and exercise professionals. You’ll contribute to our teaching excellence, particularly in large service courses in exercise science and clinical exercise physiology, with a focus on motor control and learning, and neurological or mental health conditions. Alongside inspiring students, you’ll grow your own research profile, develop professional expertise, and contribute to projects aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, making a genuine impact in both academia and the community.

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

You will:

• shape innovative sport and exercise science 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 sport and exercise science education, bringing fresh ideas, innovative teaching, and real-world relevance to every class. You create engaging learning experiences that inspire students, stay ahead of emerging trends in your field, and embed cutting-edge research into your teaching. You’re driven to lead projects that matter, publish work that influences practice, and mentor the next generation of healthcare leaders. Outside the lecture theatre, you build strong industry and community connections that create real opportunities for students and deliver benefits to society. Collaborative and inclusive, you’re the kind of colleague who leads by example and makes a positive impact wherever you go.

You will possess:

• completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA);
• proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position;
• 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.

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:  493558 - Senior Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Science & Clinical Exercise Physiology.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. 

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 8 September 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:

Professor Belinda Parmenter
Discipline Lead, Sports and Exercise Science - School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5360
Email: bparmenter@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.