- School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)

School of Business and Creative Industries: Ready to make an impact in a dynamic world?

Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team within the School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI). Our mission is “educating to make a difference”, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head‑on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you’ll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.

The Opportunity

Join a forward-thinking academic team contributing to UniSC’s International Sport Management program and Bachelor of Communication. This is an exciting opportunity to shape sport education and strengthen UniSC’s national and international reputation in the lead‑up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will bring expertise in sport management, communication and legacy, preparing graduates to navigate the evolving global sport landscape.

Through innovative teaching, applied research and strategic industry engagement, you will build partnerships with sporting organisations, government agencies and event bodies, while contributing to student employability and the University’s growing involvement in sport and mega‑event legacy.



You will also help develop a collaborative research culture and position UniSC as a valued contributor to Brisbane 2032 and the future of sport.

For more information please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries

You will:

- deliver high-quality, scholarly teaching by maintaining discipline expertise, designing and continuously improving curricula, using contemporary technologies, and engaging students through effective face‑to‑face and online learning, assessment, and feedback practices;
- contribute to learning and teaching leadership and scholarship by participating in professional development, improving teaching practice, engaging in practitioner research, publishing outcomes, and sharing expertise within and beyond the University;
- build research capability and impact through developing a clear research agenda, conducting and collaborating on research projects, applying for competitive grants, publishing findings, and supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates; and
- strengthen internal and external engagement by developing strategic partnerships with sporting organisations, industry, government and event bodies, collaborating with academic and skilled peers, and applying disciplinary expertise to real‑world challenges that support regional, national and international impact.

About you:

You are an engaging and forward-thinking academic with a passion for sport management,



communication and the evolving global sporting landscape. You bring a strong understanding of contemporary sport, including governance, commercialisation, sponsorship, sport development and the communication and legacy of major sporting events. You are committed to delivering innovative, industry‑informed learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers across the sport industry.

A collaborative and motivated professional, you build meaningful relationships with sporting organisations, industry partners, government and academic colleagues. You bring an emerging research profile and a commitment to applied scholarship, alongside the ability to translate industry knowledge into meaningful learning and research outcomes. You are passionate about student success and keen to contribute to UniSC’s growing reputation in sport education and its involvement in Brisbane 2032.

You will possess:

- A doctoral qualification in Sport Communication, Sports Media, Sport Management or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering high-quality teaching and curriculum in sport management, communication and/or sport event legacy
- Evidence of effective teaching practice, including innovative curriculum design, student engagement and positive learning and employability outcomes
- An emerging research and publication profile in sport management, communication, media narratives or sporting event legacy
- Experience developing industry partnerships and working with sporting organisations, federations, clubs, government or sporting event organising committees
- Highly developed interpersonal and communicatio

📌 Lecturer in Sport Management and Communication (Brisbane)
🏢 University of the Sunshine Coast
📍 Brisbane