- School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Academic Level A - $83,148 - $112,588 p.a. (pro rata), plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Part-time (60% FTE / 21.75 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for until mid-Jan 2027

The School of Health (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

Our Sport and Exercise Science discipline plays a vital role in delivering industry-relevant education, supporting student success, and contributing to healthier communities.

You will join a collaborative academic team delivering high-quality teaching across key programs in Sport and Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology, including large service courses that support diverse student cohorts. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to develop your research profile and strengthen your professional expertise within a supportive academic environment.

This position offers the chance to grow your academic career across teaching, research, and engagement. You will contribute to a student-centred learning environment, participate in research projects aligned with your interests, and build meaningful industry and community connections that enhance graduate outcomes.

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

You will:

- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that support student success across a range of modes and settings;
- Contribute to curriculum design, development, review and improvement, using contemporary teaching practices and technologies;
- Engage in scholarly teaching practice, including assessment, feedback, academic administration and continuous improvement activities;
- Develop and contribute to a growing research profile through research projects, publications, collaboration and knowledge sharing; and
- Support research activities, including grant opportunities and supervision/co-supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates.

About you:

You are an emerging academic who brings energy, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Passionate about student success,



you are motivated to build a strong academic profile in sport and exercise science while contributing your discipline expertise to a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. You value continuous improvement, embrace opportunities to grow, and are ready to take the next step in a role that supports your development as both an educator and researcher.

You will possess:

- Completion of or enrolment in a doctoral qualification in a relevant field and equivalent accreditation and standing in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA);
- Effectiveness as a teacher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
- Research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field;
- Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice;
- Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to engagement and achievement for both staff and students; and
- The desire to participate in academic development activities and continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

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 [email protected] or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Prof Belinda Parmenter
Discipline Lead, Sport and Exercise Science – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5360
Email: [email protected]





UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

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 setting 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.

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