Clinical Practice Educator, Nutrition and Dietetics

• School of Health, UniSC Sunshine Coast or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level B, $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week) or Part-time (18.12 hours per week), ongoing appointment

SOH: Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

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.

The Opportunity

As a Clinical Practice Educator, Nutrition and Dietetics, you will use your professional experience as a dietitian and expertise in clinical education to deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences that prepare students for successful professional practice. With a particular focus on student supervision within the UniSC nutrition and dietetics clinics, you will support and monitor student progress, provide meaningful feedback and contribute to simulated, telehealth, internal and external placement experiences.

Working collaboratively with the Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Education team, you will build and maintain strong relationships with clinical and industry partners, contribute to scholarship and professional development, and support continuous quality improvement across the UniSC clinics.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

You will:

• deliver high-quality clinical education and supervision across simulated, telehealth, internal and external placement settings, supporting student learning, assessment and success;
• build and maintain productive relationships with clinical, industry, community and professional partners, while contributing to the continuous improvement of clinical education and the UniSC clinics; and
• contribute to scholarship, professional development, academic activities and a positive, inclusive and collegial environment for students and colleagues.

About you

You are an experienced and passionate dietitian with a strong commitment to clinical education and developing the next generation of nutrition and dietetics professionals. You bring demonstrated experience in clinical practice, student supervision and the delivery of engaging learning experiences, with the ability to support students to build their clinical skills, professional capabilities and confidence.

You are a collaborative and effective communicator who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and external partners. With a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, you will contribute positively to a collegial academic environment and help strengthen the connection between university learning and contemporary professional practice.

You will possess:

• A completed or near-completed PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing, or a minimum of ten years' clinical experience as an accredited professional in the field;
• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status recognised by Dietitians Australia, with experience managing the nutrition care process for individual clients/patients;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and clinical supervision, with experience supporting undergraduate students across simulated, telehealth, internal and/or external placement settings;
• Established professional, industry and/or community networks, with demonstrated experience developing productive partnerships;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated commitment to a positive and collegial academic environment; and
• Evidence of ongoing professional and academic development, with a commitment to continuous improvement in clinical education and practice.

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.

How to apply

Position Description: 494838_Clinical Practice Educator, Nutrition and Dietetics.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. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 27 September 2026.     

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

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

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:

Professor Fiona Pelly
Discipline Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics – School of Health
Email: fpelly@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.