Lecturer in Paramedicine

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level B, $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

Where Passion Meets Impact

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teaching-focused academic to join UniSC’s established Bachelor of Paramedicine program and play a key role in preparing the next generation of registered paramedics. As a Lecturer in Paramedicine, you will deliver engaging, contemporary teaching across the SC306 program, using your paramedicine expertise to create authentic learning experiences across classroom, simulation and practical settings. You will support students to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become successful, job-ready graduates.

You will also contribute to innovative work-integrated learning opportunities that connect students with diverse healthcare settings and the realities of contemporary paramedic practice, including regional and rural experiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues, industry and professional partners, you will help strengthen student outcomes while contributing to the School of Health’s teaching, scholarship, research and engagement activities.

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• Deliver high-quality, contemporary teaching across the Bachelor of Paramedicine, creating engaging learning experiences across classroom, simulation, practical and online environments;
• Develop and enhance curricula, assessment and learning activities that connect academic learning with contemporary paramedic practice and support students to become confident, job-ready graduates;
• Contribute to high-quality work-integrated learning opportunities, including regional and rural experiences, while building meaningful relationships with industry, professional and community partners; and
• Contribute to scholarship, research and academic activities within the School of Health, supporting student success and the continued development of the Paramedicine discipline.

You will be a passionate and student-focused Paramedicine educator with contemporary disciplinary expertise and a genuine commitment to preparing graduates for professional practice. You will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, an engaging approach to teaching, and the ability to connect academic learning with authentic paramedic practice.

You will be confident working with students across diverse learning environments and committed to creating inclusive, practical and engaging learning experiences. You will value collaboration and bring an ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, industry and professional partners. Your commitment to ongoing professional development and contemporary paramedicine practice will support your contribution to student success and the broader academic community.

• Completion of a relevant degree, postgraduate qualifications as well as registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia;
• 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;

• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or experience 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; and
• Evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

• Willingness to enrol or enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research in a relevant field;
• Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination within a University; and
• Experience in clinical placement.

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.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

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.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Associate Professor Nigel Barr
Discipline Lead, Paramedicine – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5020
Email: nbarr@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