* School of Law and Society, UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus in Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, in Petrie
* Level D, $174,423 - $192,092 plus up to 17% employer superannuation
* Full‐time, ongoing opportunity
The opportunity
The School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking an accomplished Associate Professor in Counselling to provide academic leadership and meaningfully contribute across teaching, research and engagement.
This is a career‐defining opportunity to shape the future of counselling education at UniSC. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening the discipline's national profile through high‐quality curriculum, impactful research, and deep engagement with industry, community and professional stakeholders.
You will contribute to the continued growth of UniSC's counselling programs, mentor emerging academics and researchers, supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates, and help build a vibrant, values‐led academic culture.
As a smaller, values‐led university, UniSC offers senior academics the opportunity to lead with visibility and influence. Your expertise will directly shape program direction, research priorities and partnerships, with impact that is both tangible and recognised.
With the opportunity to join us at either our Sippy Downs or Moreton Bay location, this role offers both professional influence and lifestyle flexibility in one of Queensland's fastest‐growing regions.
Responsibilities
* Provide academic leadership in counselling education, delivering high‐quality, contemporary teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
* Contribute the design and evolution of innovative, research‐informed curricula aligned to professional and industry standards.
* Drive a focused and impactful research agenda, producing high‐quality publications and contributing to national research standing.
* Secure and lead externally funded research projects and collaborative research initiatives.
* Supervise and mentor Higher Degree by Research candidates, Early Career Researchers and Early Career Academics.
* Build and sustain strong partnerships with industry, community and professional bodies to enhance student outcomes and community impact.
* Contribute to School and University governance, strategy and academic leadership initiatives.
* Model inclusive, ethical and collegial leadership that strengthens academic culture and capability.
Qualifications
* A doctoral qualification in counselling or a closely related field.
* A strong, sustained research track record with nationally recognised outputs and impact.
* Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and leading research programmes.
* Excellence in teaching, including leadership in curriculum design and learning and teaching innovation.
* Experience supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates to completion.
* A proven ability to mentor and develop academic staff and build research capability.
* Strong engagement experience with industry, community and professional stakeholders.
* Demonstrated leadership that contributes to positive academic culture and governance.
Benefits
* Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture.
* Modern teaching & research facilities.
* Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
* Receipt of the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
* Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
* Salary packaging options + 17% Super.
* EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
Equal Opportunity
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. For additional support during the application process, please contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
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