[Apply in 3 Minutes] Senior Lecturer, Nursing

Overview

School of Health, UniSC Caboolture and UniSC Moreton Bay

Level C, $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

2 x Full-time, ongoing appointments

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.

This role offers an exciting chance to shape the future of nursing education at UniSC. You will lead and inspire the delivery of innovative, forward-thinking nursing programs, build strong health partnerships to expand work-integrated learning, and develop graduates ready to take on leadership and research roles in the health sector. Your research will enhance the School’s agenda, tackling contemporary health challenges and making a real impact on communities.

Two full-time opportunities are now available, with one role based at UniSC Caboolture and the other at UniSC Moreton Bay.

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

You will

- lead and inspire teaching by delivering innovative programs, designing engaging curricula, and fostering a culture that motivates students and colleagues;
- drive impactful research through high-quality work with real-world benefit, leading projects, securing funding, and supervising higher degree research candidates;
- strengthen the University by supporting School and University initiatives, governance, and capacity-building; and
- build partnerships by developing industry, health, and community links that create opportunities for students and deliver mutual benefit.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who’s passionate about making a real difference for students, research, and the broader community. You’re a thoughtful and inspiring teacher, keeping your skills and knowledge fresh while designing engaging, forward-thinking programs that help students succeed. You’re also a committed researcher, driving meaningful projects, building partnerships, and sharing your work with both expert and wider audiences. Beyond this, you actively contribute to University life, creating connections within and beyond UniSC that enhance learning, research, and community impact. You model a positive, inclusive, and respectful culture, and you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and lifting those around you.

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).
- A strong record as an effective and inspiring teacher, evidenced by student feedback, peer review, and the ability to design, develop, and lead higher education curricula.
- A track record of impactful research, including publications, grant success, research team contributions, supervision of higher degree candidates, and demonstrable outcomes or impact.
- Leadership and personal qualities that foster a positive academic environment, supporting high engagement and achievement for staff and students.
- Experience in academic administration, including program coordination or related University functions.
- Active involvement in relevant professional bodies, community groups, or professional practice networks.
- A commitment to ongoing academic development and a drive to continually enhance your skills and practice.

Desirable

- Recognition for excellence in teaching and/or research, internally or externally (desirable).

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

Position Description: 493621_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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 19 October 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 and 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 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.

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