Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Accounting (Taxation)

• School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Salary commensurate with academic level:
  • • Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
    • Academic Level C - $144,979 - $167,068 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)

School of Business and Creative Industries: Ready to make an impact in a dynamic world?

Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team within the School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI). Our mission is “educating to make a difference”, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head-on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you'll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.

For more information please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries

The Opportunity

Join our academic team as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Accounting (Taxation), where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commerce education at UniSC. This is a future-focused role for an innovative educator and academic leader with expertise in accounting and taxation, Work Integrated Learning (WIL), and curriculum transformation. You will contribute to the design and delivery of contemporary, industry-aligned accounting programs that integrate emerging practices such as AI-enabled learning, authentic assessment, and digital technologies.

A key feature of this role is leadership of the UniSC Tax Clinic, where you will oversee student engagement in real-world taxation practice, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that benefit students, industry partners, and the community. You will build and sustain strong relationships with the ATO, professional bodies, industry partners, and community organisations to support impactful Work Integrated Learning opportunities, while also contributing to program leadership, curriculum renewal, accreditation processes, and strategic development within Accounting and Taxation.

You will:

• deliver high-quality teaching in accounting and taxation, contributing to engaging, future-focused and industry-relevant learning experiences;
• design, develop and continuously improve contemporary curricula, incorporating innovative approaches including AI-enabled learning and authentic assessment;
• lead and contribute to Work Integrated Learning, including oversight of the UniSC Tax Clinic and related student placement activities; and
• build and maintain strong industry, professional and community partnerships that enhance learning, research and graduate outcomes.

About you:

You are a passionate and forward-thinking educator with expertise in accounting and taxation and a commitment to delivering exceptional student learning experiences. You bring experience in designing and delivering engaging, inclusive and industry-connected curriculum that supports diverse learners and prepares graduates for contemporary professional practice. Enthusiastic about innovative pedagogy, you embrace technology-enhanced and AI-enabled learning, authentic assessment, and Work Integrated Learning opportunities to create engaging and future-focused educational experiences.

You are also skilled at building strong relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders to develop meaningful partnerships and applied learning opportunities for students. At Lecturer level, you will demonstrate emerging research capability, developing academic leadership and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. At Senior Lecturer level, you will bring a sustained record of teaching excellence, impactful scholarship and research, curriculum leadership, and demonstrated contributions to strategic and academic development within higher education.

You will possess:

Level B – Lecturer:

• Completion, or near completion, of a doctoral qualification in Taxation, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Experience in Australian taxation through teaching, professional practice or industry engagement;
• Ability to design and deliver engaging business and commerce curriculum, including Work Integrated Learning and authentic assessment;
• Emerging evidence of research and/or scholarship through publications, collaborative projects or research activity;
• Ability to contribute positively to academic administration, curriculum development and a collaborative academic environment; and
• Engagement with relevant professional bodies, industry networks and ongoing academic development activities

Level C – Senior Lecturer:

• Completion of a doctoral qualification in Taxation, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian taxation and leadership in learning and teaching within higher education;
• Proven success in designing and leading innovative curriculum, Work Integrated Learning initiatives and industry-engaged learning experiences;
• Sustained research and/or scholarship track record evidenced through quality publications, research impact and supervision of HDR candidates;
• Demonstrated academic leadership in curriculum quality, accreditation, mentoring and continuous improvement initiatives; and
• Established industry, professional and community engagement that enhances student outcomes, partnerships and research impact.

Desirable:

• Professional accreditation as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Registered Tax Agent;
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or MYOB;
• Experience with AACSB International accreditation and Assurance of Learning processes;
• Familiarity with AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies in accounting and taxation education; and
• Fellowship of AdvanceHE or a postgraduate qualification in higher education.

For an extensive list of the selection criteria for each academic level, please refer to the position description available on our website.

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.

Position Description (LB): 493756_Lecturer in Accounting (Taxation)

Position Description (LC): 493756_Senior Lecturer in Accounting (Taxation)

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 7 June 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:

Dr Shahab Pourfakhimi
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5690
Email: spourfak@usc.edu.au 

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.