Lecturer in Nursing

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Caboolture

• Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

• Full-time, ongoing appointment | Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

• deliver high-quality nursing education through engaging teaching, contemporary curriculum development and student-centred learning experiences;

• contribute to research projects, scholarly publications and grant applications while developing your research profile and supporting honours and higher degree research candidates; and

• build productive partnerships with healthcare providers, professional networks and community organisations to strengthen work-integrated learning, graduate outcomes and the student experience.

• A completed or near-completed doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing.

• Current registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including the ability to develop and deliver engaging higher education curricula and support positive student outcomes.

• Evidence of research experience, including publications, participation in research projects, grant applications or supervision of honours and higher degree research candidates.

• Established connections with relevant professional bodies, healthcare providers, community groups and/or professional practice networks.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to ongoing academic development and continuous improvement in teaching and research.

• Experience undertaking academic administration, such as course coordination, within a university.

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.

midnight, Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Position description: 494929_Lecturer in Nursing.pdf

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.

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

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

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

• 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.