* 494101
* 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
* 1 Moreton Parade, UniSC Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, 4502
* Academic
* LA $83,148 - $112,588 +17% super
* School of Law and Society
* Full-Time
* School
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 April 2026.
Your completed application must include:
* a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined 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:
Prof Cindy Davis
Professor, Social Work - School of Law and Society
Phone: 07 5456 5908
Email:
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 and a growing footprint in major capital cities.
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 latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five‑star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction.
Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. Globally, UniSC is now placed in the top 501–600 institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranks first in Queensland in sustainability impact, reflecting the quality, relevance, and societal impact of our work.
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.