Overview
School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Full time, ongoing appointment
Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
The School
The School of Heath (SOH)
Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
The Opportunity
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public health through creative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement. In this role, you’ll design and deliver contemporary health promotion curricula that equips graduates to tackle complex health challenges and drive positive change in communities. By supervising and mentoring students, you’ll inspire the next generation of health promotion professionals to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that advance health equity and wellbeing. Your research will align with the School’s priorities, focusing on health equity, community wellbeing, and the socio-ecological determinants of health, while your collaborations with industry, government, and community partners will strengthen connections that benefit students, the University, and society.
For more information please visit us online: School of Health
About you
As an inspiring and passionate educator, you create inclusive and engaging learning environments where students are motivated to excel. With deep subject expertise, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach, you design meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. Dedicated to student success, you continually refine your teaching practice, embrace innovative approaches, and contribute to a supportive, high-performing academic community.
You will possess
- Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant health promotion field or equivalent accreditation and standing
- Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by:
- student feedback on teaching using valid instrument/s, peer review and/or student outcomes, and
- the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching
- Evidence of research experience, including refereed publications; participation in research teams; co-supervision of candidates for honours and higher degrees by research
- 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 high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students
- Evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic
Desirable
- Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University
- Professional health promotion practice experience
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 or call +61.
Position description: - Lecturer in Health Promotion.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website.
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 October 2025.
Application materials
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better. For more information about UniSC, visit Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life.
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Associate Professor Jane Taylor
Discipline Lead, Public Health – School of Health
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Our Culture & Benefits
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture
- Modern teaching & research facilities
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities
- Athena SWAN Bronze Award (SAGE initiative)
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options
- Salary packaging options + 17% Super
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health
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